3 Things I Learned Writing My First Memoir (And What No One Tells You)

Writing a memoir isn’t just about telling your story — it’s about surviving it twice.

In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae shares the three biggest lessons she learned while writing her first memoir, The Barn off of Colfax Lane. From navigating the emotional landmines of writing about trauma to figuring out who to trust with early drafts, she reveals the truth about what it actually takes to put your story on paper.

This episode is equal parts heart, humor, and hindsight — a must-listen for anyone thinking about writing their story or already deep in the messy middle of it.

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Chapters (≈ 14 min)

00:00 – Intro | What No One Tells You About Writing a Memoir
02:10 – Lesson #1 | Why You Should Never Let People You Know Read It First
06:05 – Lesson #2 | Therapy Helps — But Writing Heals Differently
10:10 – Lesson #3 | Vulnerability Never Gets Easier (But It’s Worth It)
13:40 – Final Reflections | What This Book Taught Me About Courage

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