Keren Taylor, founder of WriteGirl.org tells us her story.... I was a singer/songwriter in New York City, and was invited to lead some songwriting workshops for teens. That was really impactful for me. I saw firsthand how much teens really did not like to write — but also how their energy shifted when they were inspired, with some guidance. I knew I wanted to do more of that, and help igni... Read more
Journal Therapy - Writing to Heal
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