Why We Return to Certain Stories Later in Life
Some stories return only when we’re ready for them. This essay explores how memory works in midlife and later life — and why certain moments become central to a memoir.
What We Learn About Ourselves When Someone Else Writes Our Story
Letting someone else write your story can feel unsettling — until the process begins. This reflection explores the clarity and insight that emerge when your story is reflected back to you.
What Belongs in a Legacy Memoir — and What Doesn’t
A consideration of what strengthens a legacy memoir, why discernment matters, and how omission can serve meaning rather than diminish it.
What It Means to Tell the Truth Later in Life
A reflection on the kind of truth that becomes visible only with time, and how meaning shifts from accuracy to understanding later in life.
Why Certain Moments Stay With Us
A reflection on why certain moments remain vivid long after they occur, and how their meaning often arrives only with distance.
Some Stories Are Written For One Reader
A reflection on why some life stories are written for intimacy rather than reach, and for care rather than visibility.
What Remains When the Titles Are Gone?
A reflection on identity, meaning, and what endures when professional roles no longer organize daily life.