Suleika Jaouad: You Are Not The Bad Thing
Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
00:00
Embrace the Uncomfortable Truths
Life lacks a Hallmark narrative, especially in an Instagram-dominated world that pressures us to showcase only our curated highlights. Writing memoirs faces similar challenges as it requires delving into uncomfortable and isolating experiences, particularly those linked to illness that evoke shame and loneliness. These emotions can fracture relationships and impose significant burdens on our mental and physical well-being. To create resonant and impactful narratives, writers are encouraged to confront and articulate what they fear others discovering about them, as well as the deeper truths they may not want to acknowledge within themselves.
Play episode from 06:09
Transcript
