How to Approach Relationship Concerns and Memory Gaps When Writing a Memoir

Author and editor Leah McNaughton Lederman is writing a memoir that focuses on her perspective of growing up with a parent that suffers from combat PTSD. She understands some common concerns that challenge memoir writers including relationships and memory. If you are concerned about severing relationships with the people you are writing about, she advises that you don't write with an ax to grind; instead, write with an open heart and be ready to admit your faults as well. Lederman also recommends...