Like many first-time authors, I wrestled with self-doubt. I asked questions like, Who am I to write this? My stories are so vulnerable, what will others think? and What if I’m not ready? But something within me whispered, If your story helps one person heal, it’s worth sharing. So, I kept writing. Some days the words flowed; other days they didn’t. There were long stretches of silence when I wondered if I’d ever finish. But I learned that creativity is not about perfection —