Whether affected by change, loss, or pain, finding the time and courage to write can support the healing process. In fact, when navigating difficult times, writing can be an invaluable and inexpensive way to heal. When feeling sadness, fear, or anger, it can be quite cathartic to pour feelings out via the written word. A dear writing colleague of mine once said, “If it hurts, write harder.”

Writing has a way of adding purpose and meaning to life, and helps us tap into intuition,…