10/20/2026
On this National Day on Writing, we share this insightful thought about how writing helps the grieving mind, from Grief Counselor Meg:
“Telling stories is how we make sense of our world. When we are grieving, storytelling can be an essential tool to help us process – whether it’s journaling, poetry, free-writing, etc. The act of writing is one of transmutation; we take that tangle of thoughts and feelings and, through storytelling, turn it into something coherent. Whether it’s a note-taking app on your phone, a Word document on the computer, a dedicated notebook, or scribbled on the back of a receipt – journaling gives us a container outside of ourselves in which to put the story of our love and loss.” - Meg Halstead, LLMSW, Grief Counselor
Have you tried journaling or freewriting? Have you experienced some peace of mind after writing about your thoughts?