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Laura J. Schubert

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Laura J. Schubert is a mother, writer, and kindergarten teacher. Just after her thirty-fifth birthday, she was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. Following treatment, she heeded the doctors’ recommendations to delay another pregnancy for at least two years. But her happiness at discovering that she was pregnant with her second child was short-lived. Four months into the pregnancy, she was informed that her baby had a fatal genetic defect and was likely to die in the womb. When offered the opportunity to terminate the pregnancy, she declined, relying on faith and hope to guide her through the remainder of her pregnancy.

Schubert has published more than twenty editorial pieces as a community columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. ...more

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Laura J. Schubert I view writer's block as my brain's way of telling me that the ideas need time to marinate. Whenever I sit down to write, I commit a fifteen minute bl…moreI view writer's block as my brain's way of telling me that the ideas need time to marinate. Whenever I sit down to write, I commit a fifteen minute block of drafting something (anything!). If nothing comes to me in that time, I can walk away at the end without guilt. More often than not, once I start putting down words, the ideas follow. And even when they don't, the drivel I've written often contains something of value that can be used at a later date. I don't throw those drafts out--I recycle them into new pieces.(less)

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Laura J. Schubert The best part of being a writer is creating the story that only you can tell. Other people may have had similar experiences or share your beliefs, but…moreThe best part of being a writer is creating the story that only you can tell. Other people may have had similar experiences or share your beliefs, but your perspective is unique. Writing enables you to give readers a glimpse of life through your individual lens.(less)

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Incompatible with Life: A Story of Hope

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Going Solo

I miss my right breast. There, I said it. It’s not often that I allow myself that luxury. It’s been nearly twelve years since I had it. My late breast was warm and soft, lovely really, even if it was a shave smaller than its mate, and parting with it saddened me deeply.
I could say that I lost my breast, but that would imply that there was some remote possibility of getting it back. It’s more accur Read more of this blog post »

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