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Writing for Mental Health

I find that writing creatively and freely is what gives me a daily outlet to process subconsciously my emotions and thoughts,...

Breaking the ice with reluctant family members to learn their childhood stories

Today, I'm sharing possible strategies to help you reach those who are reluctant, pained, or seemingly closed to talking about their...

JUNK DRAWER SELFIE: Turn Your Junk Drawer into a Classified Ad about You

So today I decided to analyze and rethink a junk drawer in my home. Perhaps this is a silver lining in the pandemic for me. As I look in...

Quarantine Activity: Taking Nature Photos then Writing Poems in Response

I want to share a practice with you that helped me cope and heal this year. I take a walk around my neighborhood, ready to take a picture...

Haikus: Undressed a Bit More

Until today, I enjoyed the comfort of the structure of 5-7-5 lines with a total of 17 syllables. But I'm learning that 5-7-5 and 17...

Dare You to Write about One of Your Family's Unique Traditions

You might immediately jump to holidays. But you don't have to stop there. Think of minutia and the everyday chores or activities too. I...

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