Today I thought that I'd go a bit backwards before I move forwards. By this I mean, I will tell you where my idea to write my autobiography came from. Obviously I won't be telling you everything that is going to be in my book, but this post will be like the "making" of the book details. I've got to leave some elements of surprise for the book!
I first decided that I needed to write my story after my eldest son Jordan, who is soon to be 14 years old, was born. Prior to Jordan being born my life had been relatively "normal". The only difference was that I was an Aboriginal girl growing up in a white family. It wasn't until I was a young adult that I realized that I in fact was also a member of the "Stolen Generation". I don't think that the impact of this knowledge really hit me until I became a first time mother. I am certain that it opened the emotional floodgates that for the previous 24 years had been securely locked. It was this emotional release and turmoil that later kick started my determination to bring my story of seeking my true identity to you. Hence 10 years later, plus a few more tales and life lessons learned I will soon be sharing my life in the form of my book.
For the benefit of those of you who haven't seen any of my childhood photo's I have provided a photo of mini me at the age of 6 years old.
Until next time, stay posted. Joy xoxox
