I found my mother's journals after she died and they are so much better than anything I have ever written that I cannot touch my own work anymore.
More people experience this than they realize.
The discovery of superior work by someone close creates a crisis of artistic identity and legitimacy.
“Where Are You with Personal essay and memoir?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.