I Won't Stop Dancing

By Marilyn Warner

She was a girl with a dream.

Her dream was to be a dancer.

There were challenges and obstacles.

Did her dreams come true?

Did she defy the odds and become a dancer?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 20, 2024
• ISBN: 9798889606390

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I Won't Stop Dancing

Marilyn Warner

Copyright © 2024 Marilyn Warner

All rights reserved

First Edition

PAGE PUBLISHING

Conneaut Lake, PA

First originally published by Page Publishing 2024

ISBN 979-8-88960-631-4 (pbk)

ISBN 979-8-88960-639-0 (digital)

Printed in the United States of America

Table of Contents

Acknowledgment

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

About the Author

Acknowledgment

My friend Bernadette has encouraged me to write about some of my life experiences. We met this past year in dance class, and we struck up a conversation. She told me about a short memoir she wrote about her husband's death and how she survived. Her candidness about her story had an effect on me. I told her some of my story, and once she heard about my story of survival, she told me it would be a fantastic story and one that I should share.

Bernadette is not the first person to suggest that I write about my experiences. I never gave it a second thought until now. There was something in the way she said it that made me rethink my decision.

There are several reasons why I am reluctant to write about my life. First of all, I cannot imagine that anyone would be interested in my story. I have never felt that I was a very interesting or exciting person. I grew up feeling there was nothing special about me.

Secondly, I have always felt that sharing my story would serve no useful purpose. However, as I have gained wisdom through the years, I realize we all have a story to tell, and people can learn from the experiences of others.

The third reason is that some of my memories aren't exactly pleasant and dredging them up only causes pain. But if my pain results in someone using it for a positive outcome, it's worth it.

I am inclined to believe that my story has no value, but perhaps I should not be the one to make that determination. I will leave that up to you, dear reader.

Only a few people realize that the writing process can be cathartic and can stimulate introspection. My thought is that if I share my story with you, I might discover a new and more positive perspective on life in general. I think it is time for me to share my story with