I want to write a book? ?

Question

I have always been a story teller, that’s all I’ve ever been good at. A couple of years ago I fell in love with this girl, who I later found out was being molested by my grandfather. I want to write a book about the events of that time in my life, it will be based on real events but it will be fictional. I would really like to tell my story what I went through, the things I experienced what I saw etc. I feel that however the story should not be so centered around me, but that this girl who went through all this, her story should be told. But I don’t know what she went through and what she felt, and I don’t want to pretend to.

I really want to write this story for those who have loved ones going through this, to tell them that no matter how hard it gets, you have to keep going. And that you should never keep your mouth shout, no matter what. Do you think I should write my part of the story, even though I feel extremely selfish for telling it? Or should I track down my ex girlfriend and ask her to help me write her story?

Answer 1

If you want to write this book, write it. It can only help. I remember being in a similar situation once, and if I'd had a book to help me and encourage me to come out with the Truth I'd probably have done it sooner. Like they say knowledge is power, and the more is known about this evil the better we can prevent it.

There would be some legal issues involved of course, you might need to track her down anyway. You could also write a second book, with her story, if she wants to, of course.  

Answer 2

There are countless stories of people who have gone through abuse (it;s a growing market). A new viewpoint might be refreshing. After all, it affects more than the two people immediately involved, and you have your perceptions of the effect on your girlfriend and those around it. It's not selfish, it's honest.

However, you will probably have to track her down and ask permission anyway. You'll definitely have to check the legal issues on this.

Answer 3

Absolutely write the book.  Everyone has a story to tell, even if it is only your perspective.  The Internet allows us to market our ideas to others to help maximum people.

This is a very moving story that people need to hear.  It could have an impact on many others who are witnessing/knowledgeable about abuse.  I would say that you will want to market it online to have an effect with others.  I enclosed a link of something that helped me.  

Answer 4

Go for it.

Answer 5

I would write it from your perspective.  Although the abuser hurts the victim the most, he/she also affects friends/lovers of the victim.  It might help people in a similar situation recognize what is going on.