There are so many on your list that have been/are hurdles for me.  But the one that surprised me was telling my husband that I’m writing.  Until then, I considered myself a writer in my head, but just a person who wrote stuff to others.  He was very encouraging.

Also #7 causes problems sometimes.   It seems like the best story ideas hit me at the most inopportune time.  I try to jot down a little bit and end up spending hours on a whole story. 🙂

Thanks for sharing these tidbits.  It’s very helpful and supportive.