Writing the Self: Some Thoughts on Words and Woe
A writer recalls his family’s history of depression as well as his own, and explores how writing through the darkest periods can serve as inspiration.
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A writer recalls his family’s history of depression as well as his own, and explores how writing through the darkest periods can serve as inspiration.
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