The peace of mind of 'just being able to be there' was beyond my imagination

Two years ago from now.
In December 2023, I created an account on note.

When I first started note, I spent my time without leaving the house.
If I went outside, I would notice all sorts of things, so it was more peaceful for my heart to stay inside the house.

But.

My actual life was not all calm.

I have no children.
On top of that, I am unemployed.

I felt as if I were someone who shouldn't be in this society.

Watching my husband work hard while occasionally struggling with his mental health, I felt like 'this can't go on,' so I tried job hunting, but I was filled with anxiety about whether I could return to society.

Even when I was at home, I felt restless.

I didn't know where I belonged, and I had no confidence.

I even felt like everything about me was no good.

I started note during that time, but the time I spent on note was very enjoyable, and I was able to forget my hardships.

However, anxiety came one after another, changing its form.

Above all, I think the anxiety of 'How will I be able to live?' was always the greatest.

No matter what happens, I will try to continue note first.
When I decided that.

As someone who was a beginner at writing and sharing, I read through many articles by those more experienced.

Of course, I knew about Kotobato-san around this time as well, and I would occasionally visit.

While I was curious about the paid articles Kotobato-san was writing, I think I started by reading what was available for free (my memory is a bit hazy on this; sorry for the ambiguity 💦).

It was at that time that I started to become interested in Kotobato-san's presence.

Kotoba-to-san used an image I created in Canva as the header image for their article.

And that happened twice in a row. It was just... so deeply moving and made me so happy.

Furthermore, I had a sudden, sharp intuition. (RaM is a highly intuitive person.)

Based solely on the intuition I felt at that moment, I decided to join the Writing Club. I have been a member ever since.

At the time, I was hardly a member of any memberships.

For me, belonging somewhere wasn't as familiar as it is now, so it took courage.

But once I joined, it was such a comfortable place!

Whether in the articles or on Discord, just feeling that it was a place where 'it's okay to just be here, even if you can't comment' gave me immense peace of mind.

Looking around, even though there are many seniors in 'writing,' there is a warmth where everyone welcomes you normally, even if you are timid or a novice at writing.

I started to think that even a novice like me could enjoy 'writing,' and before I knew it, my daily life and the feelings happening within me became brighter.

Being able to experience this firsthand is a huge deal for someone like me who didn't even know who I was.

I can really understand why some people get hooked on the Writing Club... I have felt that way ever since the day I decided to join, and I continue to update that feeling every day.

The introduction has become too long.

So, once again.

To Kotobato-san

I have nothing but respect for you, Kotobato-san, for the way you accurately support the 'writing' of each of the many members.

I think that because people are drawn to the personality that shines through your words, Kotobato-san, it has remained such a wonderful place.

I am a very lucky person to have been allowed to join such a circle.

Recently, I haven't been writing articles using the writing club's prompts...
For a while, I checked the prompts almost every day and enjoyed them very much.

I can say that the current shape of my life is also thanks to that period when I thought about themes and just kept on 'writing'.

There is no doubt that the place you have continued to build, the 'Writing Club,' has been the support for my continued use of note.

Thank you so much, always✨

And.
I look forward to your continued support from here on out as well🍀

From RaM

Even for those who are highly sensitive, you can participate without pushing yourself.
Details about the Writing Club can be found here. ↓

I am participating, albeit a bit late, in Shiina Otowa's [Group Participation Project].

I want to give a round of applause to Shiina-san's planning ability and initiative.
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.✨

I look forward to working with you.🍀

#ToKotobato2026