Ok so....
I am in a cunnundrum
Need advice/feedback whatever, I feel I cannot even say what I mean to say, like a toungue twisted flute player mistaking a clarinet for a flute.
Ok, so like I read this old artical, he** I am not even sure how on earth it came to me, its random, and my memory is hazy but I saved it in a word document to use.
I am considering writing a story, that incorrporates the material described.
I am unsure whether or not to do this though, let alone post a link to the 2012 daily mail blog thingy.
Needless to say it is about a parent whom belived' empahsis on the past tense in gender neutral parenting, aka permitting their biologically inclined son to be active in their femininity, which was extremly strong, only to get uppity about it, taking away every feminine thing & 'redirecting' them to masculinity forbidding femininity, after 5 years of essentially being a girl.
Claiming success, only I think we all know the likelyhood of that is like 1-7/100th of a chance.
Due to this, I feel like to work through my feelings over it, I need to adapt a POV (point of view) based history inculined post forced feminine reversion. (forced to be a boy, dispite identity)
It breaks my heart & I am unsure, if this is the right idea.
I have issues myself that by doing so might help me work through this, but on the other hand might seriously trigger my psych & emotional issues where it replays in my mind and latches on like feeling bugs moving inside your skin, though there are none.
I know this in and of itself may, also upset others, while also engaging others, so I do not know if it is fair of me, to risk hurt of others, yes yes I am so very confused atm, my mind is racing like crazy, as it usually does, anxiety, depression bordeline-PD etc really messes with you, especially when seriously traumatized with C-PTSD.
If you understand where I am coming from, thanks, not many do
But anyways, is it even legal to do this from an incorporated artical?
Is it ok to make this, should I do it?
I may be over reacting, doesnt help I have been without my ongoing therapist/therapy for the last about 4 monthes, when I need it about twice a week minimal.
I dunno, so jittery from this it is eating me up inside, I feel like I have to do something, this feels like what I have to do, but I am confused and scared & honestly conflicted.
I know it is no one elses decision, but I could really use some advice/help on this, it is not exactly something I can just ask random self help groups on FB about... too much bias & bigotry out there, the slightest bit these days puts me in fits.
Sorry if I am all skichity about like this, I dunno I could really use your help please
Comments
I find writing helps vent my mental twists and turns.
Writing is a way to explore one's inner turmoil, either to sooth, temper or disrupt an inner turmoil thus can be cathartic. It is not necessary to post what you write. But if you have this turmoil it's most likely others do too so reading it could be a pressure relief system for them.
If you are using the article as a creative spark there should be no issues, especially if you make note of it. If you're fleshing out the article, there may be issues.
The best advice I can give is to start writing. If it pulls triggers, stop. Send what you have to others in our community you trust to get their feedback. But whatever you do, follow your heart.
Boys will be girls... if they're lucky!
Jennifer Sue
Put Your Personal Feelings Aside (I Know That May Be Hard)
People act for what they believe are very good reasons. Those who suppress the rights of women, who discriminate on the grounds of colour or creed, who demonize the poor and powerless, are always convinced that their motives are laudable. It's a writer's job to hold these attitudes up to scrutiny, to expose their moral shortcomings, to suggest ways that the sum of human happiness can be increased without recourse to methods that might make things worse. If this forms the basis of your fiction then you needn't worry about what anyone thinks. Good luck.
As to the legal issue
So long as you don't quote directly from the article, but only use the scenario in the article, you should be within the legal boundaries of avoiding plagiarism. In forward you can give credit to the original article saying your story was inspired by the article. Just be sure that you don't use any names or locations in the original and don't follow the same timeline. I'm sure that what you've described isn't unique and since you have some issues that coincide with scenario in the article, using some of those issues as a basis as well should have you covered.
You should take care in writing it that you don't trigger yourself in to a bad traumatic state. As you write, if you feel uncomfortable, quit. Lay it down and don't revisit for a time until you've had time to digest what you've written.
As to whether you post it or not, once you've finished it, sit on it for about six months, then ask for some beta readers who can be warned about the possible trigger in the story and let them give you some feedback as to the pros and cons of helping the community by posting.
In the end, after getting advice and help judging what to do with it, it's your decision. Even if everyone says go ahead and post, if you still have reservations, then don't. If the opposite is true, even if no one thinks it should be posted, if in your heart, you feel it should then post it.
Either way all your misgivings and doubts should be explained in a forward with strongly worded urging at the beginning to read the forward.
Hugs
Patricia
Happiness is being all dressed up and HAVING some place to go.
Semper in femineo gerunt
Ich bin eine Mann