In March, Two Writing Teachers hosts the Slice of Life Story Challenge. Everyone is welcome to share writing and comment on others in this special community.
I'm writing this slice after writing an entire really good (I think) slice that I am not comfortable posting. It involves an interaction with a parent.
My new slice is reaffirming the importance of writing. As I wrote, recounting the mom's questions and my answers, I remembered details that will help me when I meet him. I also realized questions I have that I'll explore more later. And I realized some of the issues I had-- and have-- with what teachers either said or what parents heard at a conference. (Is there a difference?)
So...
I wrote, and I realized questions I have.
I wrote, and I remembered snippets I might have otherwise forgotten.
I wrote, and I figured things out.
What a privilege it is to write.
Sometimes I rehearse multiple iterations of slices before choosing. Sometimes I write to share. Sometimes I write to process. Sometimes I write to remember. Sometimes I write to bring closure. Truly a privilege to write.
ReplyDeleteYes, writing is a privilege and a powerful tool for thinking. On some days writing is self-care and pure fun.
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