When I was a child I was forced to confront my boredom. I found a pencil stub and a scrap of paper. Much to my surprise I found myself drawing something from nothing. The restriction gave me the gift. What were you told you couldn't do — and what did that refusal accidentally give you? New discussion post on Secrets, Lies, and the Family Ghost. https://emilystmarie.substack.com/p/what-were-you-told-you-couldnt-do #memoir #writing #creativity #Substack #amwriting