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Discouragement Deflection

By Lisa Post
October 19, 2020
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“Congratulations”
Says everyone else in my
life. You say: “Are you
sure you’re qualified?” instead.
I assure you: I’m enough.

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Lisa Post

I am a wife, mother of 7, student, and writer. I love to write fiction, poetry, and humorous non-fiction. In my spare time, I love to quilt, read, and drink lots of coffee and oolong tea.

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    Great story Scarlett! Excellent delivery!

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