Writing my memoir came naturally once I got started. I was not a topic that I am very comfortable revisiting but when I started, the words just started to flow and became therapeutic. I clearly remembered my Professor telling us that we should choose something that makes us uncomfortable and we should try to paint scenes with our words, sort of like a movie does. I took myself back to a dark time in my life and doing so allowed me to remember minor details that I had buried deep inside.
I believe that writing this has helped me heal. It allowed me to take a step out of the box and see how much I have accomplished. I am truly grateful to have my Professor challenge us in this way and have been mesmerized at the power of writing.
This page will show the transformation of my memoir from a draft to a final copy. I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I have.