A Sliver of my Soul pt. 1

Unbecoming extraordinary

In 2nd grade, we had a career day in school. Everyone was asked to share what their dream vocation would be. With immediate confidence I said, “I want to be a writer!”. I don’t remember who said it, but I do remember someone saying, “You can’t make a living from that!” My legs started trembling and my palms turned cold and sweaty as I retreated back int…