I think we all know at this point that no matter where you are in life, whether writing a book, preparing for publication, starting a new job, or just trying to make it through the day, you need a team in your corner--a group of people who love you and have your best interest in mind.
The size of your support team can fluctuate over time or even change from one face to another. The best team members are the ones who stay with you at your worst and hardest, though. They're the ones who will really have your back.
The members on my team have always included my parents and sisters. Recently, I added a husband and two sons to it. And very close friends have come and gone and come again, adding their own sweetness and support. These are the people who have helped me become the person I am today. Sometimes my team seemed sparse, and even though my family was always there for me, I was too deep into sadness to tell. Other times I thought I would burst at the seams with the fullness of my support team and their overwhelming love.
So what does your support team look like today? Is it full and bursting with friends and family? Or is it fickle and fading away?
It's so important to have a good support system around you. Mine is my family. Couldn't do it without them!
ReplyDeleteyes'em. My family is the most important thing in my life.
ReplyDeleteoooh! my fam!! i <3 my fam SO MUCH!!!
ReplyDeleteMostly family, some friends, and lots and lots of writers on the blogosphere.
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"Sometimes my team seemed sparse, and even though my family was always there for me, I was too deep into sadness to tell. Other times I thought I would burst at the seams with the fullness of my support team and their overwhelming love."
ReplyDeleteThis describes my support team to perfection!
Good choice for "F". Where would we be without the love and support of friends and family?! :-)
ReplyDeleteYep, family and friends are sooo important! I like the online and local/Oregon writerly community--they're the best!!
ReplyDeleteI have a great husband and son on my support team as well as a whole host of awesome friends, I really couldnt do it without them. especially my husband who even before we had a son insisted I stay home and work on my dream bless him.
ReplyDeleteyay support teams
...this was refreshing, a pleasant read during "F" day. And I agree, without family, what's the point of it all?
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Those in my family who support me, give their support steadily. And my friends who support my writing are numerous. They all rock!
ReplyDeleteJaleh--Yay! It's so wonderful having so many people behind us!
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