Thank you for posting this lovely interview. As I mentioned to you a few days ago, you are stellar at creating and interpreting interviews. I very much appreciate the way you presented my experience as a writer and how my creativity intersects with depression.
Very powerful. Expressing our emotions through art and shaping something beautiful out of something painful or tragic is, ultimately, a way to make sense of the world and find catharsis… 😎
This is such a beautiful interview. I love that your substack introduces us to writers like Jane Clark. I am keeping the term "story carriers" pinned to my cork board to reflect upon.
You have a talent and a gift for biographical interviewing , research and writing. You show such respect for your interviewees, and such willingness and openness regarding your own double depression that it feels like you and your work are a safe space.
Awesome interview ladies! I often wondered how many of us artists became artists and used our imagination as a way to cope with trauma, especially when we were children. I truly believe what you, Jane said about writing in a group setting. I have done it for a few years and found it very healing and have made some deep and loving connections with people in those groups.
I retired from my regular job this year and started hosting writing workshops for improving mental well being. For a long time I believed in the power of words and expressing the painful experiences we have / had and having them witnessed by an empathetic listener.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on writing and mental health. I wish there would be more talks about it publicly and not just in private.
The concept of a story carrier is really fascinating! I'll be reflecting this term today as I wrap up a writing project. :)
It's such a beautiful term!
Thank you for posting this lovely interview. As I mentioned to you a few days ago, you are stellar at creating and interpreting interviews. I very much appreciate the way you presented my experience as a writer and how my creativity intersects with depression.
Thank you so very much for sharing with us here. I'm happy to help be a part of carrying the story forward.
Your opening quote is profound, thankyou too for the intro to Jane and her concept. Peace, Maurice
The best one yet.
Very powerful. Expressing our emotions through art and shaping something beautiful out of something painful or tragic is, ultimately, a way to make sense of the world and find catharsis… 😎
Well said <3
This is such a beautiful interview. I love that your substack introduces us to writers like Jane Clark. I am keeping the term "story carriers" pinned to my cork board to reflect upon.
I am so lucky that writers like Jane are willing to share some of their story through me.
You have a talent and a gift for biographical interviewing , research and writing. You show such respect for your interviewees, and such willingness and openness regarding your own double depression that it feels like you and your work are a safe space.
Thank you. I try really hard to make sure that there's respect and that it hopefully is a helpful experience for the other person. <3
Awesome interview ladies! I often wondered how many of us artists became artists and used our imagination as a way to cope with trauma, especially when we were children. I truly believe what you, Jane said about writing in a group setting. I have done it for a few years and found it very healing and have made some deep and loving connections with people in those groups.
I retired from my regular job this year and started hosting writing workshops for improving mental well being. For a long time I believed in the power of words and expressing the painful experiences we have / had and having them witnessed by an empathetic listener.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on writing and mental health. I wish there would be more talks about it publicly and not just in private.
That in itself would be very healing!
Thank you again!