It took me years of therapy and getting on the proper meds before I couls accept that the person I am was special. That all of us are special for who we are and how we express that to the ones we love. I've written 6 novels, none of which were ever published, but I'm very proud of what I accomplished.

There was a time a few years ago where not being a published author really made me feel like a failure. Now I know better. Rejection can hurt, but it doesn't diminish who you are or what you have done.