Chapter
The healing power of writing
1:21:49 - 1:27:38 (05:48)
The guest recalls a personal story of confronting her traumas through conversation with her mother while under the influence, and discusses how writing has helped her process her memories and emotions in a different way than other forms of expression.
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The process of writing about trauma can be emotionally taxing and can even paralyze a person for months.
1:21:49 - 1:25:48 (03:58)
Writing
Summary
The process of writing about trauma can be emotionally taxing and can even paralyze a person for months. However, it's important to let the body remember the beauty as well as the trauma.
ChapterThe healing power of writing
Episode#479: Mary Karr — The Master of Memoir on Creative Process and Finding Gifts in the Suffering
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker reflects on feeling lucky to be alive with love and support, but also acknowledges days of frustration and anger.
1:25:48 - 1:27:38 (01:49)
Coping Mechanisms
Summary
The speaker reflects on feeling lucky to be alive with love and support, but also acknowledges days of frustration and anger. They compare addiction to holding a screaming baby that won't be silenced.