Tuğba Özer, reflecting on her year-long journey as a columnist, reconnects with her readers through the pages of Yeni Düzen newspaper. She notes that the title of her first article was “Life Passes While Waiting for Something” and mentions that this journey she embarked on with her pen has opened new doors for her. This step into her writing career was a culmination of her long-standing passion for writing since childhood.
Expressing gratitude for the support from the Editor-in-Chief of Yeni Düzen, Mert Özdağ, Özer thanks news editor Serap Şahin for her hard work and patience as she submits her writings every Thursday. She shares that starting to write allowed her to discover a range of emotions, feeling that she faces a new side of herself with each article she writes.
The author conveys that while carrying the burdens of the past in her writings, she also nurtures hopes for the future, asserting that her pen is her greatest supporter. She expresses happiness in being able to share the profound emotions she feels while writing, emphasizing that this has been a valuable experience.
Inner Journey and Dreams
Özer states that the dream of publishing a poetry book, which she has harbored for years, is still very much alive, and she believes this dream will one day be realized. She shares how writing allows her to convey the events that lead her to write, discussing how it has emotionally healed her. The memories recorded in her past carry with them the hope of coming to life again through the words in her poems.
Believing that every line she writes teaches her something new, Özer notes that these experiences have turned her into an even deeper writer. She chooses to learn from her mistakes rather than criticize herself for them, and emphasizes that making peace with her past is a crucial part of the process.
One year later, she celebrates the achievements she has gained during this time with the sentiment, “I’m still at the beginning of my journey, but I’m glad I started.” Özer reflects that moments she once felt were too late in her life were actually necessary for her to discover her own potential.
No Room for Despair
Özer articulates that as time passes, one learns many things from the past, sharing that she has learned to say “I’m glad” instead of “I wish,” and is now focused on her future while being at peace with her past. She conveys that even when faced with life’s challenges, one must not lose hope, even when feeling like a broken branch. Every season can represent a new beginning, and each fall presents an opportunity to rise again.
In her current article, Özer underscores the significance of the pen in her life, a presence she has felt since childhood. She points out that all the experiences she has had during this journey are interconnected. Feeling that she writes a life, a memory on every page, she emphasizes that there is still much to discover as she continues her future journey with her pen.
Source: www.yeniduzen.com
