A student just sent me this image, and even though the humor is dark, I had to laugh. I am always telling people to write stuff and burn it. This student was no exception. And since I specialize in writing through trauma for release and recovery, the context of this gave me a good chuckle.
We all feel this way sometimes: angry and over it. Ready for the people who’ve hurt us to be gone for good. But putting harm out into the world doesn’t solve the problem. Putting the truth out there does.
So, even if you’re not up for a public confessional of grief, write your story and release those words into the fire. Write to destroy—not those who have harmed you, but any pain you are carrying.
The student who sent me this has done so. I hope you do too.
Xoxo,
Shawna