Therapeutic Writing
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What If Your Mother Tells You Not To?
I first read Maxine Hong Kingston’s memoir The Woman Warrior when I was a graduate student. At that time, something important struck me about Kingston’s message. The first chapter opens with the words of the author’s mother: “You must not tell anyone what I am about to tell you.” Immediately following these words, Kingston reveals Continue reading
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Is Writing Good for Us and, if so, Should We Care?
For most of my writing life, I have resisted the idea that writing is therapeutic. Maybe it is, but so what? That’s not why I wanted to write. I wanted to create literary art. I wanted to write for an audience, not for my mental health. I used to think that those who use writing Continue reading
Do you write about yourself and your experiences? Do you write about traumatic events in your life? Or, do you struggle to find time and motivation to write?
If so, this blog is for you.
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