Writing anonymously: how to start a new community of followers when pain strikes

There are situations in life when it is better to write only for those who will not judge you or tell you what to do. There are challenges you face that require empathy and unconditional support. Not all your readers will be able to offer this if you disclose too much from the other parties involved.

Writing anonymously is a great way to drain anger, disappointment and publish that letter you will never send. It is in a way similar to writing about those feelings of pain and grief that involve people in your family or close friends and then destroying what you wrote. In publishing anonymously you have the advantage of the input from others who are going through the same challenges. It is also a way to feel that the way you deal with your suffering can help in the recovery of your readers.

How do you start a new community of readers 

A fantastic place to start the community of readers that will benefit from your writing is Twitter. Create a handle that is relevant to the challenge you are facing. For example @SingleDad or @DivorcedAndAngry. Search for a relevant hashtag and start following and retweeting from those whose content resonates with you.

It is impressive how much support you can find. There are communities for every life challenge you might be facing. #Autism #Unemployed #DivorceSucks #SingleParent

Some people will have a personal profile with their real names but they will follow you back if they see you are a real person behind a pen name and a saying profile photo.

Create a new blog

Creating a new blog here on Google's Blogger is as easy as 1,2,3. Just find an available domain name, related to your Twitter handle and start writing and sharing your articles on your anonymous Twitter account. I wouldn't call it fake, it is a pen name to protect your identity, aka your sanity and the reputation of those you love. 

Important: Make sure the template you choose for your anonymous blog doesn't reveal your Google profile. 

Happy Writing Anonymously to Heal!

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