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The Tales We Tell Part 2
The Tales We Tell Part 2

We are creatures built of stories. They are what hold us together and what makes us fall apart. Our stories, when we share them with others, can weave us together into something shining and beautiful. What starting this blog has taught me, more than anything else, is that while we don’t all have the same experiences, we all have the same emotions. We’ve all been at the bottom of the well. And something that I think we need more than ever, especially when we’re at the bottom, is to know we’re not alone.

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Mental Health, Writing, TravelMarisa Minermental health, travel, depression, grief, anxiety, boundaries, abuse, growth, mountains, healing, peace, happiness, sadness, self discovery, therapy Comments
The Tales We Tell Part 1
The Tales We Tell Part 1

Where my writing for myself is a disorganized gush of words and emotions and memories, I’ve been surprised to find that writing for my blog taps into a deeper wisdom. It helps me organize and make sense of the myriad impressions swirling around in my head. When I’m done writing, I feel like a different person. It’s like the telling of the story shapes me as much as experiencing it did.

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Mental Health, Travel, Photography, WritingMarisa Minermental health, grief, travel, mountains, hiking, photography, therapy, mindfulness, boundaries Comments