If you've been reading my blog for a while (thank you if you have!) then you may remember a post back in April where I spoke about the reasons I kept my blog a secret (post here). In a nutshell, I was embarrassed and afraid of being judged. Sounds silly, but I know that a lot of bloggers feel exactly the same and some of the comments I received on that post confirmed that I wasn't alone.
However some of the comments were so overwhelmingly supportive and complimentary that I decided to bite the bullet and tell a few people. And hey, turns out that people don't actually care all that much. I don't mean that in a bad way, I just mean that me having a blog wasn't like some massive reveal which resulted in people saying 'OMG can you believe it, who does she think she is?' (not to my face anyway - lols).
My friends have been nothing but absolutely lovely and a couple of my close friends have even told me that they're proud of me and that just makes my heart all happy and fuzzy. I haven't heard anyone judging me so if they are they're doing it behind my back and if that's the case then we probably weren't that great friends to begin with. The thing is I'm so happy that people know and I can relax and talk about it with friends because it's something that I'm so passionate about and not being able to talk about it with the people who mean the most is kind of sad.
I guess this is just a little short and sweet post to say THANK YOU to all the lovely people who commented on the first post which encouraged me to share my blog with other people and also to all my friends who have been absolutely lovely about it since.
I would also encourage other bloggers who were in my situation before to tell their friends and family about their blogs because I really think you'll be surprised at how supportive the people around you really are!
Do people know about your blog or not?
Amy x
I'm very glad you shared it with your loved ones and that they were all very supportive of your dreams!
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www.carinavardie.com
Thank you, I'm so glad I did, definitely worth it! :) xx
DeleteI was feeling the same way too!! I live in a small town and I made a different facebook account to create my page in case some of my friends see I had a blog!!
ReplyDeleteMy brother pushed me to actually tell people!!
You are lovely and what you do is lovely too! I understand because I love blogging too!
Dora www.BangsBang.com
Aw I'm so glad you did tell people! Thank you so much for your lovely comment :) xx
DeleteThat's really nice that your friends are so supportive, you know I hardly tell anyone about my blog either.
ReplyDeleteGemma x
www.jacquardflower.uk
It's so common for bloggers not to speak about it with non-bloggers! You should definitely tell people though, you're doing so well with it! xx
DeleteThanks Amy, x
DeleteAww, that's so nice to hear! You've got some lovely friends, Amy. I haven't told any friends about my blog because I think the whole idea of it makes me nervous. Maybe someday into the future. x
ReplyDeletewww.wildfirecharm.com
I totally understand why you wouldn't as I've been there! I definitely have some lovely friends though and I'm sure yours would be just as supportive as mine especially when they see what a lovely blog you have! xx
DeleteThat's so nice to hear. I can immagine how happy you are now that you told about your blog to you closed people. it's great to get the support and encouragement from friends, it keeps us going on. glade you made the step!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week ahead!
XoXo - Vettae
Simply Vettae | Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
Thank you, it did make me happy! Hope you have a great week too :) xx
DeleteI love this! I find that the people who know about my blog either love it, or don't care about blogs in general and really just don't care haha!
ReplyDeleteCorinne x
www.skinnedcartree.com
Yes exactly! There's nobody bitching about it like I imagined haha xx
DeleteGlad to know you said people about your blog. You got a fab blog sweetie :)
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Thank you so much, I'm really glad I told people :) xx
DeleteNice post, different and unique! it's great to have wonderful friends supporting your dreams! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteVanessa, xo!
http://thefashionstatement.net
Thank you so much, it really is great! xx
DeleteI feel the same way you did so I haven't told any but lovely post. Maybe I will tell soon
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Who Will Call
I understand completely - hope you do tell people but would understand if you don't :) xx
DeleteThere is no point of feeling ashamed babe. You're doing a great job! x
ReplyDeleteHave a great week,
Andreea
http://couturezilla.com/
Ah thank you so much that's so lovely of you to say :) xx
DeleteI'm so glad you decided to share the blog with your friends and family, it makes everything so much easier and relazed! When I first started blogging only a few of my closest friends + my family knew about it and because they were so supportive and nice it encouraged me to feel great about being a blogger and made me enjoy the whole process even more! xx
ReplyDeleteMatea
www.smilesnapsparkle.com
It does make everything easier and relaxed! That's so lovely that everyone was supportive and very similar to what happened to me! xx
DeleteOnly a couple people in my family know about my blog. I hopefully will build up the courage to tell more of my relatives soon. Lovely post <3
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Edye | Http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
I'm sure you will and I'm glad you've told some people :) xx
DeleteI definitely feel the same way! I'm starting to share it more tho...
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it went well for you :) Such an inspiring post x
http://www.serenbird.com/
That's so good you're starting to share it more. Thank you :) xx
DeleteI kept my blog a secret too when I first started out. Well, actually I've only started telling people about it recently. I also felt people would judge me and think I'm not good enough to blog about certain topics but now I just don't really care what other people think. Everybody's got their own lives to worry about so I doubt they'll have time to judge me and my blog. And if they do then so what haha.
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Exactly! Couldn't describe it better, exactly how I felt and now feel! xx
Deletei have double feelings about telling that I have a blog. my friends are totally fine with it and I am too. With family, older people and strangers I am still very embarrassed about it. And I find the Uk less judgy than Italy about blogging lifestyle. but i'll try to keep doing what i love and not caring about what others think.
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Cate ღ kate/idoscope.com
I get what you mean about older people and strangers although I've started to care less! Good attitude :) xx
Deleteglad you told everyone because what you are doing is fantastic!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.thestyletune.com
Thank you so much I'm really glad I told people :) xx
DeleteLove this Amy, so much! I've still not publicised my blog on facebook and only really tell people when they ask about my job but I'm so chuffed that you've told people (and that they're proud, they should be), you've got absolutely nothing to be embarrassed of!
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www.theellenextdoor.com
xx
Thank you Elle, you should definitely make a facebook page! xx
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