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Why Would I Stay Here Forever Without a Fuss

Reasons for my loyalty and admiration

Dr. Fatima Imam
3 min readFeb 16, 2024

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Day after day, week after week, month after month, and year after year, I do the same thing: login, read, clap, comment, and log off the platform. Why do I keep coming back?

For monetary reasons, yes, of course, I live in this fantasy, too, that my writing would solve my financial woes. I sought a supportive community that encouraged me to pursue my dreams confidently. I maintain consistency here because of the motivation, learning, and secrets I discover to achieve goals and live a happier life.

I confess writing terrifies me to the state of being immobilized for days. Writing excites me so much that I cannot rest properly for weeks, and writing is my lifeline to maintain my mental balance. You see, the contradictory emotions about writing keep me committed to this platform.🤨

Here, the writers fascinate me from all ages, disciplines, and cultures. Here, I’m completely lost with hundreds of articles on the same topic. 😂😂 Here, I am in the company of the most versatile poets, talented…

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Dr. Fatima Imam

Poet, writer, artist, historian, educator, advocate of underrepresented voices, and cat lover.