My writing goal

Before I finish the story I have been working on, something else have cropped up, something I think is more important to write in order to get my thoughts and feelings organised. I decided I really needed to write the story of a life of a fictional character, based on my childhood and teen years. I know it is not going to be a cutting trigger as I have lived with all this for years, and havent cut for about 6 months. I probably won't put it up so people can read it, but it might help me come to terms with all the things I have been bottling inside. 
Difference is I might give her a happy ending.