I absolutely LOVE to write-no matter what it is-poetry, journaling, short stories, or just random thoughts, it's one of my passions and talents (according to my English teacher).  I mentioned to my mother that I was thinking of writing an autobiography and her response was, "if you write one, don't put me in it."  I have a testimony to share with the world; I have been through and survived a lot of terrible things in my life and I just feel like journaling and poetry isn't enough anymore.  I do know that if  were to write such a book, it would hurt and anger many members of my family, but I also know that it will inspire many people as well.  I have always wanted to do this, and I certainly feel there would be great benefit for me to get this all out in the open; I guess I'm not sure where I should start.  Over the years, writing poems and journaling have been my way of dealing with different issues and feelings I have faced in my life; today, it doesn't seem to ease the angst anymore.  I feel like I should be doing more; maybe I can help someone avoid some of the mistakes I've made in my own life, after all I'm 43, so I think I have enough wisdom to enlighten someone and help them.  Who knows, maybe this whole process is what I need to jump-start my life again.  I spend endless days sitting around doing much of nothing (unemployed) when I can sing, and write, and I love doing both those things.  I would love some advice from experienced bloggers perhaps on where to begin, or if I should even pursue this area of my talent.  I know that freedom comes from truth and in light of recent events in my life, I feel it's time to change things for the better and be "freed" from my past.  What do you all think?