Ooooo yes that definitely feels like you’ve been found out somehow right? No one in my family or even friends read my work unless I send them specific links, which I rarely do. But I recently found out someone in my extended family has been reading and criticising. Apparently I’m “wrong” to write the few very raw and open pieces about my narcissistic father. What a bad daughter I am. I’m wrong to be vulnerable, share my story and help others. But this wasn’t said to me. So I’ve not even been able to defend myself or put the record straight. I’m very wary that whatever I write is being snooped on. Maybe even this comment. Initially it ground me to a halt. But then I thought about it.

My voice matters. I’ve been silenced for too long. My words help others. I write honestly and also with compassion for anyone who isn’t the star of a piece. And so do you. So stand tall, be proud, because you have many many fans!

P.S I LOVED that piece you are referring to!