I've come up with a new way to avoid facing my own responsibilities, personal growth, and even my artwork. I've been getting more involved with my local art club, which I impulsively joined during my third pregnancy. I didn’t do much in my first year there. But last fall, I offered to take on the Membership Chair role because I could see the previous chair really wanted to step down. 

For the past eight months, I’ve been going back and forth about whether to leave the club or take on even more responsibilities. I finally figured out that I'm sticking with it because of a new friend I made there. I want her to succeed, and I want the club to do well too.  Right now, I’m putting a lot of effort into improving the Lynchburg Art Club website to make it a better resource for both members and the community. I’ve also taken on the Marketing Chair role. I'm hoping to pass on the Membership Chair position soon.

Even though my confidence isn’t great these days, I believe the club can benefit from my help, and it feels nice to be needed. In the meantime, my chores like laundry, vacuuming, and endless kids' doctor appointments will have to wait a little longer.