We discuss the journey of pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing and Environment. The motivation behind deadlines led to writing stories, meeting birth mother, and finally completing the first draft. Community support played a vital role in this transformative experience. #CreativeWritingMFA #WritingJourney #MotivationToWrite #WritingCommunity #DeadlinesForWriters #CreativeWritingProcess #BirthMotherStory #EnvironmentalWriting #WritingInspiration #WritingGoals