IWSG 05 Aug 2026: Regret?
QUESTION: – As a writer/author what is something you regret? Or something that you wish you’d done differently in your writing process?
MY ANSWER: I regret letting the realities of life pull me away from writing in my diary, posting on my blog, and visiting my IWSG friends.
Rick’s stroke on May 10 changed everything. After multiple tests, the doctors still have no idea what caused it.
Every day, he shows such courage as he rebuilds, reconnects, and gently rewires his brain — little by little — on his path back to strength and wholeness.
His recovery has been our absolute priority, and now his next challenge is getting back behind the wheel of our car. Be sure to visit next month for an update.
Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) is enjoying its monthly blog-fest invented by Alex J. Cavanaugh. IWSG is a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds.
The awesome co-hosts for our August 5th posting of the IWSG are Shannon Lawrence, Diedre Knight, Liza, and Pat Garcia!
“Spread a little sunshine.”
— Jack Lemmon
Try not to stress at this point, my friend. Your friends (all of us) and writing plans will all be here when things get better. And they will get better. Cyberhugs!
Thank you, Diedre!
Your cyberhug feels great!
Thank heaps for co-hosting.
We’ll be here when you’re able! I definitely understand life intervening. I’m sure we all do. Thinking of you guys and his progress.
Hi Shannon,
I’ve learned over the years, support from spouses and friends adds in recovery. As they say it takes a village.
Thank you for co-hosting!
Hi Lynn,
Very glad to hear this. Hope Rick’s recovery continues to go well. Time to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the coffee.
Commemoration of horrible July 2026 ? Husband bought me a perfect espresso thimble, as he calls it.
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Hi Esther,
Great to see you again. I agree with your advice: relax, celebrate, and enjoy the coffee.
Good to learn your family member is recovering. Those can be stressful times. When someone is recovering, family and friends support is a huge help.
Thanks for visiting.
Glad he is pushing forward. May he be driving soon.
Hi Alex,
Driving offers a wonderful sense of freedom and independence.
Thanks for visiting!
Know that while every day now may be filled with challenges, the future is still full of possibility. In 2014, My husband had a stroke while we were traveling in Ecuador. We were home in the states within 24 hours and on that road to recovery. Today, he is just fine. We’re a bit older, so we can’t quite do everything we once did, but the stroke symptoms are fully gone. My thoughts are with you. Have courage, patience, and perseverance.
Hi Beth,
Thank you for reminding me the future is full of possibilities. And the future is creative beyond our imagination. Those thoughts fill me with hope. Especially in the middle of the night.
Oh my goodness! Your husband had a stroke in Ecuador! Grateful, he was able to get back to the states within a day.
We live in Mexico and were in California when my husband experienced his stroke. As retired military, we were staying on the Navy Base. The military hospital was near the base. He was given excellent care and we are grateful everyday as he improves.
Thank you for your kind and supportive advice. I shall follow your advice!
Thanks for visiting.
Focusing on your husband is the most important thing for you right now. I hope he continues to heal.
Hi Natalie,
I’ve experienced and witnessed the energy support can give a person as they heal. I’m grateful my husband is responding and getting better everyday.
Thanks heaps for visiting!
How frustrating and frightening that it’s been so hard to identify the cause of your husband’s stroke. May you both find healing and peace!
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks, Jennifer.
We have seen many doctors in different specialties in search of the reason so we can prevent any stroke from happening again.
You’re absolutely right, as my husband heals, we are finding peace.
I appreciate your insight and kind words.