I have been working hard to stop lie #2 in my life also! I’d rather give no excuse than a morally grey while lie. I’ll be honest that I’ve double booked my evening. Or just say “Friend, I’m so sorry I can’t make it tonight. Are you free for brunch tomorrow?” And that’s better! Life is easier when I’m not having to keep track of my own lies.
I've been thinking about this so much lately too, the awkwardness of "honesty" in personal writing and the anxiety of writing about memories that others might remember very differently. Loved this one Hannah and can't wait to read the hell out of that memoir.
I would love a memoir from you, you have a unique perspective of your experience which is important. Personally, I am overly protective of the people in my life, which has led to my own emotional dishonesty. I had not really thought about it till you wrote this. Thank you!
I’m currently reading Body Work: The Radical Power of the Personal Narrative by Melissa Febos. She talks about writing your personal narrative truthfully while protecting other people. I think you’d find it helpful! I certainly would love to read a memoir from you.
I have been working hard to stop lie #2 in my life also! I’d rather give no excuse than a morally grey while lie. I’ll be honest that I’ve double booked my evening. Or just say “Friend, I’m so sorry I can’t make it tonight. Are you free for brunch tomorrow?” And that’s better! Life is easier when I’m not having to keep track of my own lies.
I've been thinking about this so much lately too, the awkwardness of "honesty" in personal writing and the anxiety of writing about memories that others might remember very differently. Loved this one Hannah and can't wait to read the hell out of that memoir.
I would love a memoir from you, you have a unique perspective of your experience which is important. Personally, I am overly protective of the people in my life, which has led to my own emotional dishonesty. I had not really thought about it till you wrote this. Thank you!
I’m currently reading Body Work: The Radical Power of the Personal Narrative by Melissa Febos. She talks about writing your personal narrative truthfully while protecting other people. I think you’d find it helpful! I certainly would love to read a memoir from you.