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RE: Have You Ever Broken Yourself with Your Own Writing?
I have done this many, many times. I have a document around here somewhere that is pages and pages and pages of my life story that is about the process of healing from trauma and it is still something that I can't even read yet.
My fictional works on here are probably half based on my life events and have been healing for me... but there have also been writings that spilled out of me and broke me all over again. Several times I've had to tell my husband, "I just wrote something and it has left me feeling raw and upset, so I'm going to go have some quiet time" or whatever.
Writing is so powerful and I recognize myself in your writing somehow. I guess I can see that you pour your soul and your life into it.
This is one of the most beautiful responses a writer can receive. I’m glad you see yourself here. I see myself in your work too. And if you want to try to get to a place where you can reapproach that tough writing, I’d love to write with you. I actually have one opening left in this class that starts Tuesday (no pressure): https://creativewritingcenter.com/online-writing-course/writing-through-trauma-to-truth/
Thank you! I'm not sure I'm ready to delve back into all of it at the moment. Winter isn't the best time for me emotionally, so it probably wouldn't be a great idea right now. Thank you, though. I've bookmarked your site and I'm going to look into it more.