In the process of writing my memoir it became apparent to me that I had the potential to embarrass my children, or anger my ex by the information that I was revealing from my perspective in the telling of my divorce and change of life as a result of working through that. I did wish to be honest though so that I might possibly be helpful to anyone else who might be dealing with divorce issues that might pick up my book. A copy of my memoir is available in the SAILS library network.
When my book was almost complete and I reached the publishing stage I created a pseudonym, Trell Waindah, an anagram of my first and last full name to attach to my story. Keeping my identity shielded and thereby protecting the people I care about isolated from my printed story.
As I began to perform poetry and short stories at the open mic I continued to use the pseudonym. Since early on many of my poems were from my book, both during development and while in edits it provided further protection. My full pseudonym, Trell Waindah, was apparently a bit cumbersome so folks usually just referred to me as Trell.
Then a strange thing happened. When I wrote I became Trell, I took on the persona of Trell in thought and spirit. Though I make no real effort to keep my name a secret, I continue to write and perform as Trell.
4/15/21