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"bringing everything to the surface" really hit a nerve with me.....
There are some issues that keep resurfacing when I write, I am too afraid to address them... they just haunt me and linger in my…"
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Picking up the pieces
I wonder if writing helps anyone pick up the pieces of their life, sort of a way to hasten the get-up-and-go process?Or does writing keeps the pain, in a way, alive?Does it help your sanity, or does it push you over the edge?Does it keep you in touch with who you are, or does it shatter all the facades you have created --out of necessity?Does clear your soul, or does it cloud your judgement?Is it peace that it brings you, or a turmoil of emotion?Does writing help you stay grounded?I wish it did…See More
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Picking up the pieces
Posted on May 23, 2010 at 7:02am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I wonder if writing helps anyone pick up the pieces of their life, sort of a way to hasten the get-up-and-go process?
Or does writing keeps the pain, in a way, alive?
Does it help your sanity, or does it push you over the edge?
Does it keep you in touch with who you are, or does it shatter all the facades you have created --out of necessity?
Does clear your soul, or does it cloud your judgement?
Is it peace that it brings you, or a turmoil… Continue
Or does writing keeps the pain, in a way, alive?
Does it help your sanity, or does it push you over the edge?
Does it keep you in touch with who you are, or does it shatter all the facades you have created --out of necessity?
Does clear your soul, or does it cloud your judgement?
Is it peace that it brings you, or a turmoil… Continue
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- At 9:44am on October 29, 2010,
The Salonniere said… - Just wanted to say I thought your six-word memoir was really beautiful. Thanks for being here...
Kamy
- At 4:30pm on May 8, 2010,
Kate Hanselman said… - Welcome to She Writes Amira! So glad to have you here.
Don’t forget to head over to the She Writes Blog and let us know what you think!
If you have any questions or feedback as you explore and use the site, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best,
-Kate
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