The Emotional Journey of Writing a Memoir: How to Navigate the Highs and Lows

It’s important to allow yourself to fully experience the emotions that come up while writing. Avoiding or suppressing these feelings can lead to emotional bottling, which can stall your writing and even your healing process. Let yourself cry if you need to, laugh at the funny memories, and sit with the uncomfortable ones. This emotional honesty will come through in your writing and make your memoir more powerful.

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Kerry Kriseman
Why asking for help is a good deed

There are many who for the first time in their lives have had to accept help. It’s not one of those “muscle memory” reflexes. It’s hard, awkward, and uncomfortable. While we all have the capacity to be helpers, we must remember that there are times in all our lives that we must accept help.

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Kerry Kriseman
My Big 8-Year-Old Dreams

Before settling in each Saturday evening with our T.V. dinners on tray tables while watching All in the Family and The Jeffersons, Aunt Margaret would give my brother and me intellectual exercises. Crossword puzzles, dictionary drills, and flash cards were fun, but one Saturday afternoon, she presented me with a new challenge.

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Kerry Kriseman
From Scones to Stories

When getting comfortable with sharing your story, remember that it’s the flaws and quirks in your writing that make it valuable. Your writing should still be well-crafted, flow seamlessly, and be without errors and misspellings, but remember that imperfect actions lead to growth and development.

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Kerry Kriseman
Embracing the First Day of Summer

No matter where you live, summer is a season filled with warmth, on our brows and inside our hearts, adventure, whether we staycation or travel the world, and boundless potential for discovering something new and pursuing long-held passions.

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Kerry Kriseman
Connecting Through Shared Experiences

Writing has a unique magic: it captures the essence of our experiences and translates them into stories that resonate with others. When we read about someone else’s struggles, triumphs, and everyday moments, we gain insight into their world. This insight fosters empathy, as we recognize parts of our own stories within theirs.

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Kerry Kriseman
Must-Read Books for Aspiring Memoirists

Writing a memoir involves delving into personal memories, emotions, and experiences. This can sometimes lead to a narrow perspective. Resources like books, workshops, and writing communities offer new viewpoints and insights that can help you see your story from different angles.

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Kerry Kriseman