Just because you are writing the essay does not mean you are writing about yourself if it is not an autobiography, you need to stay on the path of the topic originally presented at the beginning of the essay . Throwing in a little insert about yourself and related to the essay can be appropriate if used in the right way to maintain the integrity of the essay, but keep it to a minimum. The purpose of the story is to attract the reader's attention and not make him run away. Information on the topic at hand is a valuable asset in the essay to capture the audience's attention