"Thank you for creating this writing space. This is the one thing that I truly look forward to every week."
- a participant
- a participant
CALENDAR:
All times are EST
Fri, November 22, 10am
Fri, December 6, 10am
Fri, December 13, 10am
Fri, December 20, 10am
Skipping the week of November 25
December 20 will be our last session of 2024
All times are EST
Fri, November 22, 10am
Fri, December 6, 10am
Fri, December 13, 10am
Fri, December 20, 10am
Skipping the week of November 25
December 20 will be our last session of 2024
You may have heard of Julia Cameron's "Morning Pages" -- an exercise where she encourages you to write first thing every morning as a way to help align yourself to your greatest desire (my takeaway). I've been writing Morning Pages for years and when I miss multiple mornings, I can tell, kind of like exercise.
I've also used writing over the years to help unpack, chronicle, and process my grief. I don't know where I would be if it weren't for journaling and poetry-writing to help me come back to myself after the sudden passing of my Dad and other losses. There is something about letting all the emotions--even when you don't think you have words--hit the page. Bearing witness to your own pain and healing is an act of selfcare.
Mourning Pages is an online group I am hosting that will provide space for your own writing. I have found writing in community to be significant in providing structure and comfort. Though we won't interact in a deep way, looking up at the screen and seeing others who are writing can build a sense of community and strength.
Below you will find:
- Our disclaimer
- Suggestions and tips for writing
- Aftercare
- The RSVP link
Here's how it will work:
- We will meet once a week for an hour via Zoom (you don't have to attend each session, just as many as you would like to and are able to).
- I will begin with giving a quote or excerpt to help provide grounding but you do not have to write based on this quote.
- We will write quietly for 50 minutes. You will be muted so feel free to play music that suites you, but try to have space that is conducive to your writing, where you won't be disturbed.
- This is not a critique group and there won't be time for sharing so no need to feel prepared to read what you write.
- You can start something new each time you come or it be a continuation of something you're working on. This time is for you to use in a way that best serves your journey.
- What makes this group special isn't just the time set aside to give attention to your grief journey through writing but by allowing your presence to provide visual support to others. Therefore, I encourage you to attend with your camera on (we don't care what you look like, we just want to see you and be reminded that we are writing in community).
Journal excerpts printed in My Soul to His Spirit: Soulful Expressions from Black Daughters to Their Fathers, edited by Melda Beaty
Disclaimer:
- This group is not and should not take the place of grief counseling or therapy. No advice will be given. We will "simply" be writing.
- Please share with your healthcare team that you are participating in this work as it may be triggering.
- You are responsible for your selfcare. Bring tissue or a blanket or whatever is comforting for you to the call.
- By signing up you are acknowledging that you understand what is stated above and that you will be respectful of this silent writing time by coming on time and remaining muted.
To RSVP, sign up (for FREE) at least 24 hours before we start, and we will send you the Zoom link. Would you like someone to join? Please have them RSVP instead of you sending the link. This helps us know who we can expect. Thanks!
We release dates a few weeks before. Be sure to check out "aftercare" at the bottom of this page if you're planning to attend.
We release dates a few weeks before. Be sure to check out "aftercare" at the bottom of this page if you're planning to attend.
