She tried to shake off the feeling of unease and sat down at her desk to work on her manuscript. But after a few hours of staring at a blank page, she decided to take a break and go for a walk.

As she strolled through the park, Jouana tried to clear her mind and relax. But everywhere she looked, she saw people reading books or talking about the latest bestseller. It only added to her anxiety, and she felt like she was falling behind.

Just when she was about to give up and head home, Jouana heard a voice calling her name. She turned around to see one of her writing group friends, Sarah, waving at her from across the park.

"Jouana! I've been trying to reach you for days," Sarah said, jogging over to her. "I wanted to ask if you wanted to come to a writer's retreat with me next weekend. It's supposed to be really inspiring, and I think it would be just what you need to get your creative juices flowing again."

Jouana was hesitant at first. She didn't want to take time away from her writing, but she also knew that she needed to do something to break out of her creative rut. "I'll think about it," she said, smiling weakly.

But as she walked back home, Jouana found herself thinking more and more about the writer's retreat. Maybe Sarah was right – maybe all she needed was a change of scenery and some time away from the pressure of her deadline.

In the end, Jouana decided to take the plunge and sign up for the writer's retreat. She packed her bags and headed out of town, excited but also a little nervous about what was in store.

As the retreat began, Jouana found herself surrounded by other writers who were just as passionate about their craft as she was. They shared ideas, gave feedback, and supported each other through the ups and downs of the creative process.

And slowly but surely, Jouana felt her writer's block start to lift. She found inspiration in the beautiful surroundings, in the conversations she had with other writers, and in the writing exercises and prompts that the retreat organizers provided.

By the time she returned home, Jouana felt reinvigorated and ready to tackle her novel once again. She knew that there would still be obstacles and challenges along the way, but she also knew that she had the support and inspiration she needed to keep going.

Jouana was back in her familiar writing routine, and she felt like she was making progress on her novel once again. But as she delved deeper into the story, she started to notice a pattern emerging in her writing.

No matter what she tried, all of her characters seemed to be versions of herself. They were all introverted and introspective, prone to daydreaming and lost in their own thoughts. Jouana realized that she had been using her writing as a way to explore her own feelings of isolation and loneliness, but now she was starting to feel trapped in her own mind.

She decided to talk to her therapist about it, and together they worked on ways to broaden her perspective and push her writing in new directions. Jouana started reading more widely, exposing herself to different genres and styles of writing. She also made an effort to engage more with the world around her, seeking out new experiences and meeting new people.

Slowly but surely, Jouana started to see her writing expand and evolve. She started writing characters who were different from her, who had different backgrounds and experiences. She started experimenting with different genres and styles, trying out new techniques and approaches.

And as she wrote, Jouana realized that her writing wasn't just a way to explore her own inner world – it was also a way to connect with others and to share her own experiences and insights. She started to see her writing as a tool for empathy and understanding, a way to bridge the gaps between people and bring them closer together.

As she finished up her novel, Jouana felt proud of what she had accomplished. She knew that it wasn't perfect, and that there would always be more to learn and more to explore. But she also knew that she had grown as a writer and as a person, and that her writing had the power to touch people's lives and bring them closer together.

With her novel complete, Jouana began the daunting task of trying to find a publisher. She sent out countless query letters, but most of them were met with rejection or no response at all.

At times, Jouana felt like giving up. But she reminded herself of all the work she had put into her writing, and of the deep sense of satisfaction she had felt when she finished her novel. She knew that she had something important to say, and that there were people out there who would want to hear it.

Eventually, after months of hard work and persistence, Jouana's perseverance paid off. She received an email from a small publishing house, expressing interest in her manuscript. Overwhelmed with excitement, she quickly responded and set up a meeting with the publisher.

The meeting went well, and Jouana was thrilled when the publisher offered her a contract to publish her novel. She couldn't believe that all of her hard work had paid off and that her dream of becoming a published author was finally coming true.

Over the next few months, Jouana worked closely with her editor to polish her manuscript and prepare it for publication. She went through countless rounds of revisions and even found herself falling in love with her characters all over again as she worked to bring them to life on the page.

Finally, the day of the book launch arrived. Jouana was nervous, but also excited to share her work with the world. As she stood in front of the crowd of people who had gathered to celebrate her book, she felt a deep sense of pride and accomplishment.

Looking out at the smiling faces in the crowd, Jouana knew that she had done something special. She had poured her heart and soul into her writing, and in doing so, she had touched the hearts and minds of others. As she signed copies of her book and chatted with readers, Jouana couldn't help but feel like she was exactly where she was meant to be.

As Jouana's book became more and more popular, she received countless messages from readers telling her how much her writing had touched them. They shared their own experiences of isolation and loneliness and told her how much it meant to them to see those feelings reflected in her work.

Jouana was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and gratitude and felt a deep sense of connection to the people who had been moved by her writing. She realized that, through her work, she had found a way to connect with others in a way that she had never been able to before.

And as she looked back on her journey as a writer, Jouana knew that it had been about much more than just getting published or achieving success. It had been about finding her voice and using it to connect with others and make a difference in the world.

She knew that there would be more challenges and setbacks along the way, but she was ready for them. Armed with the knowledge and experience she had gained through her writing, Jouana felt confident that she could face whatever the future held, and continue to grow and evolve as a writer and as a person.

I was a dreamer, and the dream became reality,

then I turned into reality, and I forgot the dreamer I used to be...

I'm starting to forget...

I forget my dreamy self in the past,

I lost someone I love, I lose myself or maybe myself was hard on me...

it's a deep wound .. from me .. to me...

How can I forget myself somewhere in this world...