Blogging and Autobiography
Autobiography and Blogging: Is a personal blog autobiography? This is a question that arose while I was studying writing and literature.
Writer’s Choice
Gelato and Frost
It is a sweltering night the first time I am unfaithful. One of those late July nights where the city clings to you. Hollywood is on fire.
Poetry and Healing with Roger Sippl
The Sweater: The doctors tell me the main tumor in my chest is the size of a softball. She uses a double strand of yarn and thin knitting needles…
In Memoriam
“Alison, Daddy died today,” spoke my mom. She had positioned me on a wicker-backed bar stool in the center of my kitchen…
Incomplete Woman
My last partner threw me away after my legs wouldn’t open for him. He didn’t explicitly say that of course; he said something about a lack of connection.
Poetry Therapy
Using poetry and journaling as part of therapy is growing in practice. Poetry therapy studies can be taken through various accredited organizations.
The Prisoner: Free at Last
Read the short story, The Prisoner: Free at Last, by Phil McNichol: “Quite often I fell to my knees and beat my fists against that block.”
Best 21 Books about Therapeutic Writing
Healing Writing Books – Discover the Best 21 Books about Therapeutic Writing
Therapeutic writing is about using writing to find meaning in suffering, pain and trauma. Read More »Best 21 Books about Therapeutic Writing
Julia’s Garden
Short story by Jeremy Luke Hill: “He was backing away, his hands held out in front of him to ward off whatever it was that was happening before his eyes…”