Great piece here about separating the writing from the subject matter. The reason I love writing memoir, actually, is the process of rising above the events, situations, even feelings, and employing the craft of writing to try to effectively “universalize” the message and touch the lives of others in a positive way. I keep my personal journals personal – my therapy! Thanks for this, Allison K. Williams!
Writing Workshop Is Not Group Therapy.
Inspirations from Wake and Sea 
Thanks for sharing my Brevity post! I’m so glad you liked it. (And yes: I try to limit my personal “therapy” writing to my journals, too!)
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You’re welcome, Jenna. I love your posts! Keep ’em coming!
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Oh gosh, I think there was quite a bit of this present at our workshop, don’t you?? I get what she’s saying. I do. There’s a time and place, but all would be Very hard for me. Just sayin’…
With love,
Dani
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So true, Dani. I think she’s right, though. And if, outside of the group, you and I want to share more deeply, ah… yes, dear friend. 🙂 xo
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