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Conflict Essay; communication practices, descriptions, and the effects

I have to write an essay about the "four horsemen of the apocalypse" or communication practices criticizing, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt and the effects they have had on my life. I am uncomfortable with writing about my personal reflections. Is there a way to do this right with out rehashing personal experiences? My outline consist of the four communication practices, the descriptions, and the effects on my life.