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Mary Jo Curtis's avatar

Pam, I've never seen your counseling in action, but I've read your words – and I have no doubt you've been a gift to other grieving families.

Pam McCarty's avatar

Mary Jo it’s been a blessing to me too.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Wonderful ideas of using your writing to heal your grief, Pam. It helped me to put words on paper when the emotions became too overwhelming to say out loud. Sending peace. 🀍

Pam McCarty's avatar

Writing has been helpful to so many. Thanks!

Aaliya's avatar

I can’t imagine the strength it took to start journaling after losing Morgan. Your words about the snow covering her grave are so poignant and beautifully written. Sending you peace and comfort.β™₯οΈπŸ™πŸΌ

Pam McCarty's avatar

Thank you Aaliya. Journaling help gather my feelings at the time and still does.

marthagiffen's avatar

Writing has always been one of my life-savors. Good prompts here.

Pam McCarty's avatar

Yes writing can give a comfort by putting feelings on paper.

Nikki Meyler Miller's avatar

Pam, all of these are great advice and information. Writing was my way back to living, and your prompts are varied and sound. It really helped me process and articulate, something my emotions were incapable of doing. All of your suggestions were helpful to me, as well.

Pam McCarty's avatar

Thanks Nikki. I used journaling during my first year of grief and it helped me stay sane. I’m glad the prompts help.

Kate Smedley's avatar

The prompts are really helpful Pam. I remember spending day after day writing after my brother died, trying to make sense of the world. Not thinking, just writing. It helped me to process. The 'Unsaid Letter' is one I've used too, when there's no closure or no time to say goodbye. Thank you. 🫢

Pam McCarty's avatar

So glad Kate. Guidance is needed at the derp grief phase. I was lost and journaling helped me.

Natalia Francesca Pointer's avatar

Love this Pam. Thank you for sharing these prompts, I am going to use them.πŸ™