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Yara Abboud's avatar

So true.. You feel trapped and only when you break free do you actually start feeling happy again.

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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD's avatar

Yes!

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Pearl Wise's avatar

If I tell anybody in my family right now that I want to focus on building an online business as a writer, they'll look at me like I lost my mind.

At your age, jobless, still living with your mom🤨🤨🤨

You want to start writing… Online???

Find a job, a husband…

But I prefer taking a leap of faith and follow what my heart & soul are longing for.

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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD's avatar

I applaud you for following your heart! Wishing you much success’

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Pearl Wise's avatar

Thank you Shannon.

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Khayla Deans's avatar

So grateful for how you explained this feeling that I experienced for the last couple of years up until a point in 2024 when the agony of “feeling trapped” in a job that I loved but was outgrowing became too much. I’m now on the other side of this perceived career captivity. I’m still stepping into a season of not knowing the full picture and transitioning out of the current public roles I’ve been in for some time but I am much more clear & excited about the change.

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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD's avatar

I appreciate you affirming that I am on the right track and so glad you are on the other side of it! May 2025 bring you more clarity and fulfillment in your journey!

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Khayla Deans's avatar

Thank you!

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Qubilah Huddleston's avatar

Yes, yes, and yes. Everything you wrote resonates. Giving me a lot to think about in the current season I’m in.

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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD's avatar

So glad it resonated! Wishing you much success in finding the right role!

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Alexandria Marrow's avatar

Stopped by to say this is really well written!! 💛 You’re going to help so many.

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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD's avatar

Thank you so much! That’s my goal❤️

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