narrative The Atlantic: A life story is written in chalk, not ink, and it can be changed. “You’re both the narrator and the main character of your story.That can sometimes be a revelation—‘Oh, I’m not just living out this story, I am actually in charge of this story.”

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/08/life-stories-narrative-psychology-redemption-mental-health/400796/