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Natalie Haywood, B.A.,University of Oklahoma graduate student, paralegal and freelance writer.

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Where does your inspiration come from?

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I thought I would never smile again after my daughter passed four agonizing hours after birth. I was completely blindsided. Somehow I was convinced that my family was immune to such tragedy. I asked anyone who would listen from doctors to clergy why this happened to me to no avail. I felt alone and angry. There was no silver lining this time. Sadly, I saw my cup as half empty. After the funeral, I was inconsolable and literally hid under my blanket for days on end. I just couldn't stop crying. When I peaked from underneath the blanket I found only grief and disappointment. The Associate Pa...

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