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Charlotte Casiraghi on writing her true self
Charlotte Casiraghi shares how writing helped her find her authentic voice after years of self-doubt.
In brief
Charlotte Casiraghi shares how writing helped her find her authentic voice after years of self-doubt. Charlotte Casiraghi found her voice through writing after overcoming years of self-doubt about expressing her true self. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Charlotte Casiraghi's writing journey
Charlotte Casiraghi, a French philosopher, published her first book La Fêlure after ten years of organizing philosophical meetings in Monaco.
“On met beaucoup de temps avant d'oser être qui on est vraiment”
Her writing journey began with self-doubt
Charlotte Casiraghi spent years hesitating to express her true self, fearing judgment from others.
“On met beaucoup de temps avant d'oser être qui on est vraiment”
Philosophical meetings in Monaco
Charlotte Casiraghi founded the philosophical meetings in Monaco ten years ago to share critical thought with the public.
“Le lien à l'autre est ce qui permet le plus sûrement d'interrompre le flux numérique”
The power of the norm
Charlotte Casiraghi says the power of the norm crushes people's desire to be themselves, making them forget what drives them.
“La puissance de la norme a quelque chose de si écrasant qu'elle vous contraint souvent à oublier ce qui vous meut”
The fear of failure
Charlotte Casiraghi struggled with exams and school, fearing her worth was tied to academic performance.
“Je l'ai longtemps craint”
Family influence
Growing up between an older brother and younger brother, Charlotte Casiraghi learned to bridge differences and develop her masculine side.
“Grandir entre un aîné et un cadet m'a sans doute donné l'habitude”
The role of literature
Charlotte Casiraghi found solace in literature after her father's death at age four, using books to cope with loss.
“J'avais 4 ans quand, subitement, quelque chose s'est effondré”
Horseback riding
Charlotte Casiraghi rode horses intensely as a teenager, developing a deep emotional bond with her horses.
“J'ai découvert, adolescente, la puissance magnétique du cheval”
Body awareness
Charlotte Casiraghi has no physical issues but struggles with self-perception as her body changes during adolescence.
“J'ai la chance de n'avoir aucune difficulté « objective » de ce côté-là”
Writing as self-discovery
Charlotte Casiraghi wrote La Fêlure to define herself and stop others from defining her.
“La Fêlure affirme qui je suis”
The writing process
Charlotte Casiraghi spent years writing to overcome self-doubt and find her authentic voice.
“J'ai mis un temps fou pour me sentir légitime”
The impact of writing
Writing helped Charlotte Casiraghi find her voice and express her true self after years of self-doubt.
“On met beaucoup de temps avant d'oser être qui on est vraiment”
The future of writing
Charlotte Casiraghi continues to use writing to explore her identity and connect with others.
“La Fêlure affirme qui je suis”
What matters most
Charlotte Casiraghi found her voice through writing after overcoming years of self-doubt about expressing her true self.
