Learning to Remember It’s Not About Me

Written By Samantha Anne

While having a chat with a dear friend about another dear friend (whether we’re at odds or not), it occurred to me that I’d be a lot less upset about the choices people in my life make that hurt me if I remember that it isn’t always personal. Sometimes people make really crappy choices, and it’s 100% a ‘them’ problem, not ours.

It’s good, personally, to know that yeah, the meds work - but so does my sense of rationale. So I keep on keepin’ on, and wish the folks I love well in every step of their journey.

If you’re reading, I’d love to know: when was the last time a conversation brought about a moment of clarity?

Samantha Anne

Samantha Anne is the author of Kirby and Company Ink (nominated for a 2014 Rone Award and a 2016 Rone Award Finalist, respectively) and has been writing Contemporary Romance since 2013. She grew up writing fan fiction for her friends (dubbed ‘Daydreams’) and their first book boyfriends, as a result, included the likes of Joey McIntyre, Kevin Richardson, and JC Chasez.

Her writing style was built on a healthy diet of Anne Rice, Nora Ephron, Amy Heckerling, Garry Marshall twisted with the comedic stylings of Mel Brooks and National Lampoon set to the tune of The Ramones, David Bowie, Bon Jovi, and Joan Jett, and it often shows in her work.

When she’s not writing about flawed heroines and their charming love interests, Samantha loves playing bass, baking, feeding her friends, podcasting, singing and drowning in Disney movies and 80’s/90’s pop culture.

https://www.samantha-anne.com
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