May is Mental Health Awareness Month!!!!
"There's a reason poets often say, 'Poetry saved my life,' for often the blank page is the only one listening to the soul's suffering, the only one registering the story completely, the only one receiving all softly and without condemnation." —Clarissa Pinkola Estes May is not only the month of blooming flowers and warmer weather but also a time to shed light on an equally important topic: mental health. As we embrace Mental Health Awareness Month, it is essential to explore various avenues that promote healing and self-expression. One such avenue that holds tremendous power is poetry. The Art of Catharsis: Poetry is a form of catharsis (purifying and purging of emotion) for individuals navigating the complexities of mental health. It provides an outlet for emotions that may be difficult to articulate in ordinary conversation. Through the rhythmic flow of words, poets can express their deepest fears, sorrows, and hopes. The act of writing poetry becomes a hea...