Write About What You Know

I've read many books about how to be a writer and the one common piece of advice always seems to be to write about what you know. That being said I have decided to write a tell-all. Now why on earth would I think that writing a tell-all would be remotely interesting to anyone? I mean, it's not like I am a celebrity (or a wanna-be celebrity). The need to write a tell-all comes from the life I have led so far. My life is far from over and even if noone ever reads my tell-all I will have accomplished a goal. I need to get out all the emotions and put the past to rest once and for all. I am pretty confident that although my story is unique (because it is MY story) people will still be able to identify with it. The names will be changed in order to protect myself from lawsuits(LOL) because unfortunately people in my life are unable to own up to the truth about who they are and what they have done. I make no excuses for myself except to remind people that I am human. Yea, you have to remind people of that because so many people tend to judge. I did the best I could at the time (and continue to) but I know I made mistakes. I am not going to blame anyone for my actions or misactions. My parents were hardly perfect and neither am I. Anyone who thinks that they are above reproach well, all I can say is that we all have to answer for our actions and deeds some day. Their day will come. So as I undergo many changes in my life, in my spare time I will begin to put into words my life so far. I look forward to getting it out there. It will feel good to relive those moments and who knows what I will discover along the way. I sure hope it will help encourage other people to learn how to love themselves in spite of the fact that we are all human and not perfect beings. Aside from the healing it will bring me, I hope it helps others to forgive themselves and live a more meaningful, positive life.