“…but i love me more” (the book) will be a collection of non-fiction personal essays which detail intimate experiences of overcoming life’s obstacles and living to tell the tale. If your ‘past pain has propelled your future progress’ then we want to share your story. Here is an excerpt from one brave woman about her struggle with addiction.

“I wanted you all the time, to fill that void, feed that emptiness, add excitement to my dull and meaningless existence, until one day you too were not enough. And when you left me at my lowest I was lost, full of hurt and pain, can never look at you the same or go through that again. When you were gone so was I, so now I must say good-bye. If I see you I will look the other way and be strong, knowing my decision is not wrong and it is time for me to move on. I realized nothing could fill the emptiness but myself, and the re-discovery of who I am and what my place is in the world. I cannot do that with you around, so this is the end of our chapter…”

· If you are interested in contributing (or know someone who should share their story) please respond directly to Nova: butilovememore@gmail.com. Include your essay in the body of the email and as an attachment with the subject line of But I Love Me More – Book. To get the wheels turning, here are some ideas to consider.

· explain the biggest challenge/life changing moment in your life to date.

· describe your headspace when you were in the midst of it.

· who supported you?

· who/what inspired you? (people, books, music, places, food)

· when did you decide “I’ve had enough” and how did you move forward?

· describe in detail the action you took and what results you saw.

· how did it make you better? what was the lesson?

· what advice can you share with the woman who is in that same situation right now?

· Submissions should be over 500 words.

· If you care to use an alias(s) we respect and will comply with that.

· All ages are welcome (those over 50, we really want to hear your wisdom!)

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