“When I finished my memoir, I felt that a phase of my life was over. That some of what had pained me and overwhelmed me I had put behind me.” ~ Louise DeSalvo
I read about a writer the other day who decided to write instead of killing herself. Her first published story was written while she felt hopeless and depressed. This writer ‘turned her back on the razor blade’ and helped others with her stories that needed telling.
Are you in a similar place? Finding it difficult to write? Not all writing is meant for publication, but writing can be healing. Journaling our stories will enhance our creative work, help with our healing, relieve stress, and help us come to terms with our personal lives.
Has something interrupted the writing process for you? Feel free to share.
“As writers, we all pass through many emotional way stations- loss, exhilaration, despair, sorrow, rage, happiness, giref - as we work. We learn, too, that letting ourselves have our emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them as we work is an important (and all-too-often ignored) skill for us to develop.” ~ Louise DeSalvo.
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on June 23, 2009 - 7:22 pm
What an excellent post Vicki.I have found writing to be so very healing and therapeutic.Having endured so much in the last 10 years it has been a life line to keep me connected to myself and God.Love you~Sharon
on June 26, 2009 - 8:18 am
I find writing to be healing too. It seems like once I write, I “feel” better.
on June 27, 2009 - 3:32 am
Hi Vicki,
Again thanks for sharing and reminding me of how healing writing can be and why I began in the first place.
Having my own place now, has really removed a lot of stress and I am finding myself writing more and more.
Some doors are opening and I have written my first article for a new online digital magazine that is being launched in July. I will send you a link when it becomes official.
Again thanks for always writing that which is always a source of encouragement. Eric says to tell ya howdy and your husband and you are always in my prayers.
Blessings my friend,
Writing for the King,
Paul
The Mayor of
Starbucks
on June 30, 2009 - 5:13 pm
Sharon, thanks for sharing your experience here. Always a joy to hear from you!
Denise, writing can be carthartic for me, too, and I get “ansy” when I neglect it:-) Thanks for visiting, Denise.
Paul, congrats on your new writing venue! Looking forward to reading your first article published there, and appreciate your prayers, brother.
on July 4, 2009 - 12:00 pm
I left writing for a few years in my early twenties, but it was a lifesaver when, after a long and midnight depression, I finally started writing again. It wasn’t good, but it was real. All that honesty let the light in. I could pray, I could laugh, I saw hope in life rather than in death.
The depression nudged back into my life on a few occasions since then, but it has never overwhelmed me. And I thank God He gives the wherewithal to fight it.