#82 She Got A Way | From My Pen
Sometimes the way isn’t left or right. Sometimes it’s up.
Welcome to The Upside Down. This is something new—different from my guest conversations. Here, I’m sharing a piece of my creative writing called She Got A Way.
Creative writing doesn’t always move in straight lines. It’s less about neat conclusions and more about following threads of thought, feeling, and imagination. These reflections may not be organized like an interview, but they’re meant to be lived in, breathed in—experienced.
In this first reflection, She Got Away, I open a piece of my journey: moving through self-doubt, survival, and the quiet courage it takes to choose a new way forward.
This may resonate with you—or it may not. And that’s okay. These pieces come from my lived experience, written as a way to free my voice. My hope is that somewhere in these words, someone might see themselves—whether in a single line, a fragment, or the whole. And even if not, I will keep writing, keep speaking, keep showing up.
Because sometimes the path isn’t left or right. Sometimes it’s up.
Show Notes
Summary
In this conversation, Lori Clarke shares her journey of embracing her authentic voice through podcasting and creative writing. She reflects on the tension between self-doubt and the desire to express herself, emphasizing the importance of navigating life's crossroads with courage and presence. Through her original piece, 'She Got Away,' she explores themes of survival, self-discovery, and the transformative power of choosing new paths in life.
Takeaways
I used to worry that what I had to say would never measure up.
My own voice, even with imperfections, deserves to be heard.
Choosing to write anyway is an act of courage.
Life places us at crossroads that ask something deeper of us.
Forward isn't always left or right, but something different.
Asking 'how' can create complexity; 'does it have meaning?' is more profound.
Grounding into the present opens new possibilities.
Survival can be a constant mode, but we can work with it.
Every day we walk the tightrope of time, leaning into what feels true.
Even upside down can become its own way forward.
