About Me
Hello! I’m Dana VonAllmen, author, memoirist, and survivor, learning to turn my truths into powerful stories.
Welcome to my Substack, My Sacred Space, where I’m discovering more about myself through the ink of my pen and the click of my keyboard, documenting my journey as I write my memoir and explore the echoes of my past and the ever-changing present that still shapes my daily reality.
Why I’m Here
I’m writing my memoir to share my story — not just for myself, but for anyone who’s lived through secrets, silence, or survival. My story includes a difficult childhood, trying to survive my broken parents, and then my first marriage as a child-bride. For years, I carried these memories quietly, locked away in the corners of my being. Now, I’m learning to give them space and let them speak out for me, one chapter at a time, and learning how I can help others by advocating for a call to action on these taboo subjects.
Substack is my space to:
Write honestly about my journey and the process as I craft my memoir
Reflect on memory, trauma, and the courage it takes to tell the truth
Connect with readers who believe stories can heal, have meaning, and have a purpose.
What You’ll Find Here
Memoir Excerpts — raw drafts, revised chapters, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of my book-in-progress
Writing Reflections — lessons learned from tackling difficult personal stories, the craft of memoir, and other random thoughts on my life, past and present.
Personal Essays — explorations of the themes shaping my memoir, from survival to resilience to hope, as well as my reflections on other experiences in my life that have shaped me.
Whether you’re a fellow writer, a memoir lover, or someone seeking connection through shared experience, I hope you’ll find something meaningful here.
Join Me
I’d love for you to subscribe and follow along. I publish weekly and at random, sharing both the writing itself and my reflections as I continue to explore my life, both past and present.
Thank you for being here — and for letting me share my story with you.
Dana VonAllmen - Author, Retired Healthcare Technology Executive, Consultant, Entrepreneur, as well as a Wife, Mother, Sister, Daughter, and Grandmother.
