Let’s begin with the basics. There are many reasons people are fearful of putting their life down on paper. What will my family and others think of some of my antics? I might upset someone by telling a particular story I might not recall all the facts accurately.
There is no doubt this will be an emotional process. And you will most likely only do this once. So let’s do it well and have no regrets – about what’s in or what’s out.
The most important rule to remember, the only that will help you sleep at night is ‘do no harm’. You don't want to create family rifts, or libel or slander lawsuits. So think carefully about what you write and how you express your views.
If you have concerns about including a particular anecdote because you think it will hurt someone. Leave it out. It’s that simple.
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