"…the brightest spot of all is that at least I can write down my thoughts and feelings; otherwise, I'd absolutely suffocate."

Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
 

 

 

 

"How do I know writing will help?
I don't even know what I'd write about."

 

 

 

 
"Trust your memories.
The smell of brownies baking.
The sound of a train whistle.
Just see the images in your mind
And your hand will follow."

 

Sample Pages

Ready to Try It?

 

 

 

 
"Tell everyone you need time to yourself.
Find a good pen or pencil.
Find a quiet, comfortable place.
Close your eyes, take a deep breath and relax.
This time belongs to you alone,
Now write."

See if any of these thoughts or images triggers memories or feelings you can write about:


"I can still smell the dune grass, dry and sticky like tack. The sand between my toes."


"Don't touch me!"

"I really need to feel a human hand touch me without an IV needle or syringe in it. I need to have my hair stroked the way Mom used to."




Soul Foods
Fry Bread
Gnocchi
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Mole
Enchiladas		 Gefilte Fish
Grits
Humus
Chocolate Chips
Roasted Marshmallows		 Lefse
Matzo
Chorizos
Frijoles y Arroz
Cat Fish



Now, just write…

 

 

 
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