Writing for Expression and Connection

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

Writing helps us access and release our emotions, personal stories, and creative spirits. Join us on the second Tuesday of each month (6:00-7:00 pm EST) for a free online writing meetup that welcomes all levels. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or no particular style – this guided group is simply a chance to reflect and connect with others in a supportive environment. Open to those living with illnesses, disabilities, or as caregivers. No experience necessary.

2024 Dates:

January 14th

February 13th*

March 11th

April 8th

May 13th

June 10th

July 8th

August 12th

September 9th

October 14th

November 11th

December 9th

• In February the group will meet on Thursday instead of Tuesday

About the teacher:

Jennifer Crystal’s passion for narrative medicine stems from her own experience writing and sharing about her journey with chronic illness. For over a decade, she has written a weekly column for the Global Lyme Alliance, which has received mention in The New Yorker, CQ Researcher, and cbs.com. Her work has also been featured in Aeon's Psyche, The Boston Globe, Cognoscenti, Harvard Health Blog, and other local and national publications. She has spoken about chronic illness on numerous broadcasts, podcasts, and webinars, and her story has appeared in anthologies, articles, and other books. Her memoir One Tick Stopped the Clock was just released in September 2024. Jennifer created and runs the Writing to Heal program at Grub Street Creative Writing Center, and has taught Writing to Heal at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She loves helping people peel back the layers of their own stories, deepening their understanding of their experiences. She believes that sharing stories helps foster empathy for ourselves and each other.