Writing About Family

Sometimes the time for a story comes and you're afraid to write it.  

Sperk asked me to write for Wednesday's Woman a long time ago.  And when she reminded me that it was today, I had a bit of a panic attack.  

See, I can write about moments.  I can give you kid vignettes.  I can hide behind humor and tongue in cheek posts, like I did last week.

What I normally don't give you is information about my past.  

And today I'm writing about someone else's past.  

My Mother.  

I'd love for you to come read the rest.  Head over to Sperk's site to do so.  And Sperk (real name Kimberly)?  Not only are we neighbors whose kids have attended the same school, but she's amazing.  Did you know she was a BlogHer Voice of the Year?  How cool is that?  For writing an awesome piece about Dan Patrick.  

So come visit, would you?  And say hi to Sperk while you're there!

Comments

[Single Mom in the South]

It can be hard to tell someone elses story.

[Sperk* (Kimberly Speranza)]

This is a great piece, Missy. One that forces me to examine my own relationship with my mom and relationships with my daughters...not easy stuff, but so vital. I am grateful for your willingness to contribute to Sperk*. Thank you so much.

[marie]

Oh Family. I am actually writing a little book on my family growing up. I want to publish it and give it to all my siblings for Christmas. I meant to do it last year, was going to do it this year, but realistically at the rate I am going, probably Christmas 2013 :)

[Jody Brettkelly]

Now I'm really intrigued. And this reminds me to join Blogher.

[adrienne]

Neighbors? So cool!