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Writing as Therapy

Today is my 25th slice for the 
March Slice of Life Challenge on Two Writing Teachers.


I have long believed that writing is therapy. It works for me. I've seen it work for students. Today I got tagged in a Facebook post by my friend, Heather...



Our local shelter for women and children is collecting journals for kids and teens. They use the journals as part of their therapy. I am so excited to collect unused journals of mine to donate. I put out a call on social media hoping to collect more. Students and teachers are responding! I can't wait to collect these precious journals and donate them to this worthy cause.
Writing as therapy...YES.

Holly asked how others can donate. The organization is called  Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter. The address is 105 East Main Street, Leesburg, VA 20176.  Thank you!

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  1. drferreriblogspot.comMarch 25, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    What a wonderful project. Yes I do believe writing is therapy. Yes, I know that. Yes, that is part of why I write. Yes, I am AMAZED at the power of social media to do good deeds.

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  2. Jennifer LaffinMarch 25, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    YES, YES, YES!!! I LOVE this idea. WOW!!

    Jennifer

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  3. Kimberley MoranMarch 25, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    This is amazing. I love this idea.

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  4. Holly MuellerMarch 25, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Writing is indeed therapy! This is a great idea, and you are the perfect person to get it done! Did you send out an address where we can send one?

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    1. Michelle HaseltineMarch 25, 2015 at 9:56 AM

      Thanks Holly! I updated the post with contact information!! You are so thoughtful and generous!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 25, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    A good idea! Maybe it will spread as slicers connect and see the idea and pass it on in our communities.

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  6. JulieanneMarch 25, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    This is so important to remember and honor - for ourselves and our students! What a wonderful project!

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  7. JaanaMarch 25, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Great idea to do in our own communities! I am even thinking about doing this as a project at school!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 25, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Great idea! Writing is definitely cheap and valuable therapy!

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  9. Leigh Anne EckMarch 25, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    What a great idea. I love it when something that starts out small ends up growing beyond our expectations.

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  10. TaraMarch 25, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    Wonderful - may they bring peace into someone's life.

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  11. TaraMarch 25, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Wonderful - may they bring peace into someone's life.

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  12. UnknownMarch 25, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Through writing things can become so much more clear. Here's to sharing that gift with those who may be right on the edge of clarity. What a great cause.

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