She turned tragedy into an opportunity to openly discuss mental health with her child. Camisha Broussard, an English college professor, is on today’s podcast.
02. Healing and growing post-breakup through writing w/ Angel Norvell
A soul-crushing breakup led Angel Norvell to start writing about her healing process with the hope of helping others.
01. Becoming a parent who writes
In this episode, Erin shares her emotional journey, from her struggle with identity loss to rediscovering herself. Find out how Erin became a parent who writes.
When Tragedy Strikes, What Do I Tell My Child?
Before sending my kid off to school, I debated if and what I should tell my child about the Texas school shooting. Part of me didn’t want to. But I also wanted to be there to comfort him when he did hear the truth.
Prioritize Yourself Too: How and Why Parents Need Self-Care
Before I became a parent, no one warned me how quickly I’d prioritize everyone else’s needs above my own. This article shares how to prioritize yourself as you take on more responsibilities for others and how to not lose the unique aspects that comprise your whole self.
Intentional Efforts to Focus on What’s Going Well
This journaling prompt showed me just how much the human brain is hardwired to focus on the negative and thus how much I have to redirect my thoughts toward the positive.
How One Evening with Friends Made Me Feel 15 Years Younger
Day 1 of my 30-day journaling challenge reminded me of this recent fun evening with friends, which rejuvenated my soul and enabled me to revisit past-Erin.
11 Practical Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block, Even if You Feel Hopeless
For two weeks my writing and I suffered from fear, doubt, and frustration. Then I identified several practical ways to overcome writer’s block.
How I Can Show Up Better for My Kid and Myself the Next Time I Feel Overwhelmed
Part of me didn’t want to face the mom guilt I felt over how often I feel overwhelmed. Instead, a writing prompt helped me to move forward and find hope again.
A State of Mind: When Tension Liquifies Like Melted Butter
Self-care isn’t an activity; it’s a state of mind. Learn how I unexpectedly remembered this lesson at the last minute of a rather hectic morning.