When it comes to writing anything, I want readers to feel something. I want all those who lay their eyes on my words to be filled with emotions and feelings that take them on a journey with me. When it comes to a memoir, as a writer, you must be open and willing to share your deepest lessons from the experience that you are talking about. So, when creating a memoir, I want my readers to be able to connect with what I am discussing. I would be sharing some of the deepest memories and points of my life, that maybe they have experienced themselves. If there is a sense of connection and an ability to relate, then I did my job. It is even more enjoyable to read something that hits home, something that brings up past feelings and memories for yourself. These are my ultimate goals when creating my memoir. I want it to speak to my audience in a way that gets them thinking, feeling several emotions, and their minds swarming with their own personal experiences. Maybe they can take something from what I have learned, and apply it to their own lives. Maybe my writing can help someone through a hardship in their own life. As for me, I hope I gain the feeling of self-reflection. Keeping feelings about a memory to yourself for so long can really take a toll on one's emotions, so to be able to write it down on a sheet of paper is a revelation. It might even be therapeutic."When you stand and share your story in an empowering way, your story will heal you and your story will heal somebody else." - Iyanla Vanzan
