who does my silence serve?

So last week I asked for your thoughts on writing true (but very unflattering) things about my ex-in-laws in a book.

It was pretty unanimous: DO IT, you said (while quoting Taylor Swift, Anne Lamott, and Emily Dickinson). Love it.

A couple days ago I listened to a podcast episode that gave me even more permission to tell my truth (not that I need anyone’s permission at all, but I have to admit I like the affirmation).