GIVE THE GIFT OF STORY
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Sandra’s book, The Story You Need to Tell, Writing to Heal from Trauma, Illness, or Loss is inspirational to anyone who reads it, but especially to those fortunate enough to read it in a group facilitated by Sandra.
Sandra Marinella’s The Story You Need to Tell is a collection of illuminating stories that show us the power of writing to transform our lives.
Sandra Marinella has written a wonderful guide for all those struggling to make sense of the story of their lives! It can serve as the perfect prescription for real healing.
The Story You Need to Tell is a beautifully written book with stories that inspire the readers to make their way through trauma, illness, loss, and hardship.
Sandra Marinella brings keen research skills, a brilliant storytelling voice and a distinguished teaching career to this cohesive guide for writing the unspeakable.
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JOURNAL PROMPTS
Writing Prompts for Stories of Quiet Courage
Here are three prompts that echo the “quiet courage” thread in your blog and are simple for readers to enter:
- A moment of quiet courage
Write about a time when you were afraid but chose to take one small step anyway. Describe what you did, what you felt in your body, and what helped you move forward. Reflect on what you learned. - Honoring someone else’s bravery
Think of a person in your life who is living with quiet courage (like Barbara Bullock, Johnny Cash, or one of the Tucson writers). Tell one concrete story that shows their courage in action, and end by naming what they’ve taught you.
More than a diagnosis, label, or role
Finish this sentence three times: “I am not just; I am also someone who….” Then, turn one of those lines into a paragraph or a story that shares a moment you loved or an experience you are proud of.
MONTHLY PROMPTS
INSPIRATION
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