The Story I Couldn't Find: Pride, Belonging, & Memoir w/ Jennifer Leigh Selig
About this episode
Jennifer Leigh Selig discusses the power of memoir writing in processing trauma and fostering connection during Pride Month.
“I grew up in a very small town in the 70s. So when I had my first girlfriend in high school, we didn't have a name for ourselves. We didn't even know the word lesbian. We found it in a dictionary…in our high school library. And we're like, ‘That's what we are.’" Your story could be exactly what someone else needs to hear. In this episode, in honor of Pride Month, Jennifer Lee Selig shares how memoir writing can help people process trauma, discover who they are, and transform difficult experiences into stories that bring meaning, healing, and connection. We discuss: Writing through adversity The role of community in healing LGBTQ+ visibility and representation Creativity as a resilience practice This conversation is full of wisdom for writers, caregivers, survivors, and anyone on a personal growth journey. To learn more about Jennifer’s books, courses, and events, visit jenniferleighselig.com. If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to episodes with other authors, including Episode 53 with Rita Zoey Chin and Episode 29 with Mira Bartok. Also, please consider subscribing to this podcast, leaving a review, and sharing this episode with others. Thank you. Donna’s…
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