I think all writers who write their autobiography struggle with thoughts of "I'm living in the past." Also, they are often admonished by well-meaning friends and relatives to "get on with their lives" and "stop living in the past." Or comments like, "I've heard that from you over and over again." Family is especially inclined to become impatient with the writer, who tells her story verbally over and over again to those they see the most often. This happens to me regularly. I don't earn enough money to have the ability to travel very often and with the cost of gas these days, things are even worse in that area. I make my living sitting in front of a computer screen all day long and writing also requires me to sit in front of my computer.
I think the reason I keep repeating stories to my family and friends is that I am subconsciously speaking things out in an effort to reinforce them in my memory. Some of these things are negative and I give people the impression that I am defeated by these negative events and relationships that have occurred in my life. I know that such is not the case. It is more lack of money that prevents me from moving ahead with my life.
Blogging provides a channel through which I can keep my writing skills sharp and my thought processes clear. It also satisfies my need to "fell connected" to others, just as stage performers say performing helps them to feel connected to their audiences.