How Poetry Saved My Life - Interview with Mei-Mei Mijares
I want people to see that there are avenues for them to feel themselves and people will want to hear what they want to say.
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Mei-Mei Mijares
- Jun 22, 2022
- 7 min
How Poetry Saved My Life
Sometimes we’re not ready and we’ll bolt out of the room, but what if you stay? What if it works out? What if you find people who get you?
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Mar 23, 2022
- 9 min
When You Fall Into the Tortured Artist Fiction
You can advocate for yourself and for others. It doesn’t matter how small the act is.
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Mar 2, 2022
- 10 min
Healing the Tortured Artist (with Books)
Are you tired of identifying as “tortured?” Do you want to start treating yourself with the self-love you deserve?
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Dec 29, 2021
- 7 min
The Writer’s Curse (and Blessing)
If I had a quarter for every time someone told me that I have a lot of stuff, I could pay off my student loans.
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Nov 28, 2021
- 15 min
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Writer
To the Lost Writer: I like to think that I chose writing. Maybe it’s a mix of it choosing me, like the moment when Harry finds his wand....
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Sep 22, 2021
- 6 min
Vulnerability is a Strength
You have the power to affect someone. One. Whole. Life. All you have to do is give yourself the chance.
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Aug 25, 2021
- 7 min
Just Writers’ Things: My Therapist Told Me to Journal
To her suggestion, I thought “duh, of course I journal--I’m a writer.” And just like that “aren’t you worried” tiktiok trend, I stopped...
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Jul 21, 2021
- 7 min
Just Writers’ Things: You Want Me to Write About . . . Cats?
This week in the Writer's Corner, Mei-Mei shows us step-by-step how to approach a challenging topic, even when that topic is about a cat.
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