Wednesday, October 27, 2004


Earlier this month I had FINALLY reached a point where I wanted to start writing about the elements that make up my life. The good, the bad and the ugly.......

As of yet, it has not happened because someone asked me not to. They thought that maybe it would involve them too and perhaps it would tarnish them...and sadly it would not have even come close to tarnishing them but rather would have held a mirror to a very pure kind of love. But the request kind of stole my thunder and put out the sun a bit. That, coupled with my cantankerous stubbornness, means I still have not begun the tale of "I am."

I am telling this because I do not want to seem flakey and untrustworthy. I WILL still write the story...one day.





Now I must go wake Charley for the scope test we are having done today. My brave husband is terrified of this unknown.



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People have made some good points. You can write now, doesn`t mean you`re sharing it!
V
Comment from deabvt - 10/30/04 3:50 AM



You know fiction is the best way to write non-fiction...you can always change names and places and still get to the heart of the story...I think that's what most writers do anyway. There;s a lot of good books out there. Harvesting Your Journals by Rosalie Deer Heart and Alison Strickland and Writing Your Life by Lou Willick Staneck,PhD. I agree with the other commentor just write it...privately for your self.
A friend from my old writing group wrote her memoirs and self-published them and gave them as gift to family members.
Good Luck
KAthy
Comment from gypsytrader49 - 10/29/04 9:30 PM



I don't know that having someone object to my writing something would necessarily stop me... Just shows what a b***h I am, I guess. I agree with Cynthia. Write it anyway, privately. It will probably be good for you. Lisa :-]
Comment from mlraminiak - 10/27/04 11:23 PM



Writing when it concerns others is difficult. Everyone sees happenings from their own perspective. Tough decision.

Angela


Comment from readmereadyou - 10/27/04 3:34 PM



Hmmm I've been asked that before. I will write those stories someday as well. I hope I can see your story as well someday. :)
http://journals.aol.com/sharkie412/LifeChanges/
Comment from sharkie412 - 10/27/04 1:32 PM



Y'all are in my prayers. If your story is pressing on you, and you can't wait to get it down, start it anyway offline. It's so liberating.
Comment from sistercdr - 10/27/04 12:10 PM



well, your very brave....not sure I would write out all the ugly in my life. :p Something like this shouldn't be rushed though, take your time, when it's right. It will happen. :)

Not sure what the scope is, but I am sure you must have mentioned it in another entry. So, good luck with that....it sounds scary.
hugs.
Comment from babyshark28 - 10/27/04 11:20 AM



I hope you write that story. I experienced the same thing. I wrote my story anyway, and was glad I did. Hope all goes well with your husband test. Hugs, love and prayers. *Barb*
Comment from barbpinion - 10/27/04 11:19 AM



(((((((((((((HUGS))))))))) If not here then write about it in a private journal or a paper one. Just getting it out is so good for you.

Much Love,
Mary
Comment from hunybea4him - 10/27/04 10:58 AM