A few more months will mark my 3rd year anniversary with WordPress. Things have picked up quite a bit since 2013 when I first started! Matter of fact, I feel as if I’m on a roller coaster traveling faster and farther with my hair blowing in the wind and the sun shining on my face! It’s been an exhilarating ride.
Here are a few stats from the last 12 months:
- 71 new posts
- 2,038 faithful followers – WordPress, FaceBook, Bloglovin’, Twitter
- 12,818 views to date – U.S. being number one, followed by Brazil, China, United Kingdom, Canada, Philippines, Australia, Italy, France, India, Japan, Spain, Netherlands, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Puerto Rico, Germany, Czech Republic, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Argentina, Singapore, Ireland, Pakistan, Indonesia, Greece, Peru, Norway, New Zealand…
Tied for the most viewed posts besides the
ABOUT ME page
SHARK BAIT
WHEN IT HURTS TO NO END
and
The 2nd most viewed post is
BEAUTY FOR ASHES
And the 3rd most viewed post is
WHAT DOES CO-DEPENDENT LOOK LIKE
with
THE BATTLE IS REAL
in 4th place
Most commented was
THE LITTLE GREEN DRESS
- Most popular topics were: family, memoir, amusing, personal, prayer
- My top commenter: Sandra DiGiovanni
My followers know that I have recently published my first book, “RUNNING IN HEELS: A MEMOIR OF GRIT AND GRACE.” The “experts” said that a newbie (yours truly) should have a writer’s platform. So I started a FACEBOOK WRITER’S FAN PAGE and three years ago, began blogging about past and current events.
I’ve been especially happy since signing up with WordPress.com for its user friendliness and it being easy to navigate.
From time to time, I do include short excerpts from my book, and to my delight, you readers are wanting and asking for more. This is good! Since I have started blogging, I have re-connected with friends, acquaintances, and yes, family members from across the miles. I have made many new friends and fellow-bloggers who not only take the time to read, but to leave positive comments and inspiring feedback. This is great!
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Bottom line: I feel blessed beyond measure. And I appreciate each and every one of you for visiting my site–new comers and old–and sticking with me throughout this journey to the finish line.
I’m constantly being asked, “WHAT’S NEXT?” The more I hear of other ladies’ stories of survival, the more I feel their voices need to be heard. My plan is to interview some of these survivors of domestic violence and abuse and have their stories heard. I am desiring women (or men) who have healed and moved on to a better place in spite of what they’ve been through, from those who are not bitter but better. Stories that will inspire and help others who may be going through a difficult situation and feel hopeless.
Feel free to leave a comment about topics that interest you most.
Thank you again for your support and following this blog!
~ FROM MY HEART TO YOURS ~
Reflections From the Heart 
