I have found benefit in writing things down, whilst working the 12 Steps and at other times to help with depression. My husband says I should write a book (not that I can think of anyone other than him who would want to read it!) and I’m interested to know if anyone else would consider doing that, or if you find writing things down cathartic?
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I used to love writing things down but I honestly havent the time nor energy to now. I run on autipilot and fumes
My favourite book is the diary of Anne Frank. I've always kept a diary since I was 15 mainly but have some entries from age 12/13 then I stopped and started again when I was 23. I find writing does actually help me, but I don't have the words when I'm going through really difficult moments. It's weird looking back and spotting things I didn't see before. I struggle with my mental health- I personally would feel too exposed to let someone else read it.
I prefer real life stories though I go through pretty much anything I just finished a dutiful boy by Mohsin Zaidi. I have also read the book by Princess Diana, Down and out in London and Paris by Orwell, The wrong pair of Knickers by Byrony Gordon, Man's search for meaning by Dr Frankl, The choice by Dr Egar. I let him go by Denise Fergus, My sister Milly etc.
I really would encourage you to write yours. You don't know what your story could offer someone else. Some of the above have moved and changed me in more ways then others but I feel like I've gained something by looking through someone else's eyes.
I prefer real life stories though I go through pretty much anything I just finished a dutiful boy by Mohsin Zaidi. I have also read the book by Princess Diana, Down and out in London and Paris by Orwell, The wrong pair of Knickers by Byrony Gordon, Man's search for meaning by Dr Frankl, The choice by Dr Egar. I let him go by Denise Fergus, My sister Milly etc.
I really would encourage you to write yours. You don't know what your story could offer someone else. Some of the above have moved and changed me in more ways then others but I feel like I've gained something by looking through someone else's eyes.
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I would love to write my memoirs. It would be dressed up as a fiction book though. It would be about my life and my first marriage and how/why I decided to end it. People that knew me at the time were shocked and judged me I feel. I’d like to make them think.
No, because I was never good at writing a diary, I just couldn’t write down what I knew in my head and be honest, I kind of couldn’t see the point? Also I’ve got a terrible memory so I can’t remember most of my life!