Forever Young Autobiographies

FYA 29: Painful stories: How to write about sad memories and hard conversations


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3 ideas on approaching and exploring painful memories in your writing.

Being sensitive and respectful about painful stories is important, whether you are writing about them yourself or compiling them for a loved one.

Painful stories can be hard to record on many levels but this does not mean they should be overlooked or forgotten entirely.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Knowing your reasons to write can help with painful memories

* What many of your readers will think about sad memories

* Key factors that can help get hard conversations started

* Pause to rethink and reframe writing about painful stories

Please note: I am not a doctor and the advice in this show is general in nature. Please contact your doctor or health professional for help that suits your specific circumstances. Further resources: Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/, Lifeline Australia https://www.lifeline.org.au/

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⇨ YOUR SAY

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