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Embrace the messiness of memory from "summary" of The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr
Memory is a tricky thing. It can be unreliable, muddled, and sometimes even contradictory. And yet, as a memoirist, it is our job to sift through this messiness and try to make sense of it all. We must embrace the imperfections and inconsistencies that come with remembering events from our past. After all, it is these very imperfections that make our memories uniquely our own. When we try to force our memories into a neat and tidy narrative, we run the risk of losing the essence of what actually happened. By allowing ourselves to embrace the messiness of memory, we are able to capture the raw and authentic truth of our experiences. We must resist the temptation to smooth over the rough edges and instead lean into the discomfort that comes with confronting the complexities of our past. It is through thi...
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