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    Exhumingthebones
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    Nov 10, 2020

    Do you believe madness/depression/grief/anxiety are gateways for creativity?

    in MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

    I often find difficulty braiding more "pleasant" words. I don't know if it is because I have a trauma background from a very early age and have struggled with brain health my whole life, but joyful, inspiring words are "work" for me. The darker, disturbing passages just come to me, almost like gifts..akin of blessing. I barely even give thought, I just funnel them to page and they create themselves. Do you feel getting healthy changes your writing/artistry?

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    debbieoli
    Nov 10, 2020
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    I don’t worry because I have plenty of crappy memories to get me by😊

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    Exhumingthebones
    Nov 10, 2020
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    Oh my goodness 🤣 this caught me!! Me too luv!! I'm so sorry that you do...I completely understand tho!!

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    debbieoli
    Nov 10, 2020
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    😜😂😂😂

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    @rdw.world
    Nov 10, 2020
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    Absolutely agree with this. I'm a big believer in the Buddhist mantra that suffering leads to enlightenment. Often, periods of happiness or extreme comfort bring us nothing creatively. Yet, a night sleeping on the streets could bring a wealth of ideas and inspiration. It's how we use our dark thoughts and moments though. Some people, especially non poets or artists, struggle to channel it this way, and as a result there is often no release ❤️

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    @rdw.world
    Nov 10, 2020
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    Talking, and writing is always good. With our words, we are our own therapist/counsellor and can release and learn from the pain along the way, while also producing words that resonate with, and help others ❤️ Like your instagram handle suggests we are archaeologists of sorts, digging up our deepest parts

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    Exhumingthebones
    Nov 10, 2020
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    Yes 💛 if you ever have time lol (which I doubt you ever do) check out my very first post on my page..it explains my name..it speaks some of what you have said 💛 On a side note..thank you for your kindness..

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    @rdw.world
    Nov 10, 2020
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    Will take a look 😍

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    debbieoli
    Nov 10, 2020
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    I also have had a trauma background. It is far easier for me to write dark poetry than light happy stuff. I think that the things I have gone through in my life have shaped who I am today and of course shaped my creativity.