From Doubt to Dedication: Leaning Into My Writing Passion

Stepping Into the Writer I Was Meant to Be

For most of my life, writing was something I dabbled in—an occasional journal entry, a heartfelt letter, a poem scribbled in the margins of my day. It was always there, a quiet hum in the background of my busy life. But now, in my 50s, I’m finally leaning in, embracing my love for words with open arms, and allowing myself to call it what it is—a passion.

I used to think that if I hadn’t pursued writing seriously when I was younger, I had somehow missed my chance. That the writers who “made it” had been weaving stories since childhood, publishing their first novel in their 20s, and building careers long before now. But I’ve come to see that creativity doesn’t have an expiration date. In fact, stepping into writing now feels more natural than it ever did before.

With five decades of life behind me, I have stories to tell. I’ve experienced love and loss, doubt and resilience, struggle and surrender. I have learned that words have the power to heal—not just for those who read them, but for the one who writes them.

So, I’m writing. I’m letting go of the fear that it’s "too late" or that I’m "not good enough." I’m giving myself permission to explore, to fail, to improve, and most importantly, to enjoy the process. Whether my words find an audience of one or one thousand, I know that what matters most is that I am finally honoring the voice that has been waiting inside me all along.

If you’ve ever put off a passion because you thought your time had passed, I encourage you—start now. The best time to begin is whenever your heart is ready.