I've been wondering if a writer should write about family. There is so much material there - usually lots of drama too. Buried within our experiences with various family members we can find a lot to comment on. The thing is, is it worth the hassle?
What happens when your family reads your work and finds out what you really think of them? If nothing else, it may eliminate the need to show up at certain family gatherings. If they don't like what you've written, you won't have to worry about how you'll be received because they won't sending you any invitations.
