Author_Teeia
Author_Teeia
Choosing my mental and emotional well-being does not make me a fragile author.
It simply means I know when enough is enough.
Honestly, with the amount of criticism and negativity I've been receiving lately, I've started questioning whether I even belong in the Wattpad community anymore.
There are days when I genuinely feel like walking away from writing altogether not because I don't love writing, but because the constant negativity is becoming heavier than the joy it once gave me.
Sometimes I wonder if leaving would be better for my health and my peace of mind.
No one should have to feel anxious every time they open their notifications.
No one should dread reading comments on something they poured their heart into.
Writing has always been my safe place, and lately it feels like that safe place is slowly disappearing because of the way some people choose to treat authors.
I don't expect everyone to love my work.
I don't expect endless praise.
I don't expect everyone to agree with my writing.
All I ask for is basic kindness and respect.
If you want to call me a rude author because I chose to protect my peace, that's your opinion.
If you want to judge me without knowing the full story, that's your choice.
But please remember that authors are people before they are writers.
We have feelings.
We have struggles.
We have lives outside of Wattpad.
To everyone who has supported me with kindness, patience, encouragement, and understanding thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your words have kept me going more times than you'll ever know.
Whether I stay or leave one day, I hope people remember this
Kindness costs nothing, but it can mean everything to the person on the receiving end.
Author_Teeia
Despite all of that, I still try to write because writing is something I genuinely love. It's my passion. It's my dream.
But lately, I haven't even been able to write consistently because life has become overwhelming.
Today I was at work and I only had a few minutes during my break, so I checked my notifications, hoping to relax for a moment.
Instead, I opened messages that completely ruined my day. Those words stayed with me throughout my shift.
I couldn't stop thinking about them.
I questioned myself.
I questioned my writing.
I even questioned whether I should continue at all.
Some of you don't know the person behind this account.
You don't know what I'm going through.
You don't know what I'm carrying.
You don't know my health.
The person you're speaking to has a fragile heart. Stress is something I'm constantly trying to avoid because it genuinely affects me. Every harsh comment, every unnecessary insult, every disrespectful remark adds to that burden.
Before you type a comment, please remember that there is a real human being behind the screen.
I'm not a machine.
I'm not emotionless.
I'm not perfect.
And for those who constantly point out my English, let me remind you of something
English is not my first language.
I'm still learning, just like everyone else is learning something in life. Making mistakes doesn't make me less deserving of respect.
I'm doing my best with the knowledge and resources I have. If you genuinely want to help me improve, I will always appreciate kind and respectful corrections. But if your intention is simply to belittle me or make me feel incompetent, then please don't.
Enough is enough.
I'm tired of constantly feeling like I have to apologize for chasing my dream.
I'm tired of questioning myself because of people's words.
I'm tired of feeling like writing has become something I should fear instead of enjoy.
Protecting my peace does not make me a coward.
Author_Teeia
Did anyone ask what was said to me before deciding I couldn't handle criticism?
One of the comments I received was that my writing felt like it was written by a kid. Maybe to some people that's just an opinion, but to the person who spent hours writing after long work shifts, it hurt more than you can imagine.
First of all, I'm not some teenage author you can throw hurtful words at without thinking about how they'll affect me. You saw my book, you liked it, and you wanted to read it. I never stopped you. I never said no. But tell me, why would you say it feels like a kid wrote it?
Do you know how discouraging that is to hear from someone who claims they're trying to help?
Constructive criticism and disrespect are two completely different things. There is a way to correct someone's mistakes without making them feel small. There is a way to encourage someone while pointing out areas they need to improve. Unfortunately, many people don't seem to understand that.
I've said this countless times already this book is still a work in progress. I'm writing it chapter by chapter, and my plan has always been to complete it first before hiring a professional editor to polish everything. I've never claimed my book was perfect.
Yet, instead of understanding that, all I seem to receive is criticism after criticism.
What many of you don't know is that I'm a very busy person. I have a job. I work long shifts. By the time I get home, I'm already mentally and physically exhausted. On top of that, my engagement is coming up, and preparing for it has added even more responsibilities to my life.
Author_Teeia
A Little Announcement.....
I've decided to make this post because I've kept everything bottled up for far too long, and I think it's finally time I speak for myself.
For the past few months, I have received more criticism than encouragement. And today the same thing. Some people may think words are just words, but they don't realize that those words stay with someone long after they've been said. They don't see the sleepless nights, the self-doubt, or the tears behind the screen.
Do you know someone called me a coward, a fragile author because I blocked a reader. So let me say this clearly
Yes, I blocked him/her.
But did you stop to ask why?
authordora
Woah just because someone points out your bad english you go and block them and it's not like my friend used any bad words or was trying to put you down she was waiting to read that story from a long time and you blocked just because she pointed out your bad english seems like a fragile author who can't take criticism such a coward way to block her and not even let her reply to you and ik for a fact you'll block me too because you are a coward and would again hide
She made other comments too voted too but just 2 comments pointing out your English triggered you so much, you are a kid grow up now go ahead and block me too since a coward like you doesn't have courage to reply
Author_Teeia
@authordora Well, I had my reasons for blocking her. First of all, I'm not some teenage author you can just throw harsh words at. You saw my book, you liked it, and you wanted to read it. I never said no. But tell me, why would you say it feels like a kid wrote it? Secondly, I'm a busy person at this point, and I can't keep overworking myself or constantly dealing with criticism anymore because it's becoming too much for me. Do you even know that the person you're talking to has a fragile heart? Even a little stress could seriously affect my health. What if something happened to me? Also, there's a respectful way to correct someone. You can point out mistakes politely, and the person will still understand. I've said this countless times I'm still working on this book. My plan is to finish it first, then hire a professional editor to correct everything. But what do I always get from readers? Constant criticism. I have sleepless nights. I work long shifts, and when I come back hoping to relax, the comments alone are enough to hurt me. Sometimes I ask myself, is it a crime to follow your dream and want to become an author? I stopped writing every day because I have a job now, and I barely have time anymore. My engagement is also coming up. Have I ever complained about how stressful my life has become? When I write and review my chapters, I don't always have the strength to catch every mistake. And mind you, English is not my first language. No one is perfect. If you want, go ahead and post me in writers' communities or associations. Tell people I'm a rude author if that's what you believe. Do whatever you want. I'm done trying to please everyone.
Author_Teeia
Hello shadowlings
I'm back
And a chapter is out enjoy
Don't forget to vote and comment please
https://www.wattpad.com/1628308794?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_published&wp_page=create_on_publish&wp_uname=Author_Teeia
Author_Teeia
Helloooooooo
Who miss me? <(￣︶￣)>
Sarai_15
Author_Teeia
Hello how're you all
I have a little thing to drop here and the thing is please if you know you followed me with intention to unfollow later then do it now because if I see later it'll hurt
Don't you guys know you're playing with my reach
You can let the account be tag as shadowban or scammer
Please take note.....