The Psychological Benefits Of Writing A Letter
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Julia Austin
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A letter breaks the silence
“Often when people disclose their trauma, they are met with ‘Why didn’t you say anything earlier?’ or ‘That’s not true’ or ‘Don’t say anything, people will look at our family as flawed,’” states Dr. Ebony. For those who have had this experience, she says, “Writing a letter helps you shed light on something you’ve been told to be silent about.”
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