Episode 17: Writing Through Grief with Anne Marie Wells: How Poetry Heals Us

In this powerful episode of In The Black Podcast, we sit down with Anne Marie Wells—award-winning poet, playwright, and memoirist—to explore the transformative power of writing through grief. Anne is the author of Survived By: A Memoir in Verse + Other Poems and Mother, (v), winner of the Cinnamon Press Chapbook Contest.Anne shares her personal journey through loss and how she found healing through creative expression. She also discusses her national writing workshop, "Synonyms for Grief," which helps others process trauma, grief, and emotional pain using the written word.Whether you’re navigating grief, looking for emotional healing, or searching for a way to express unspoken pain, this episode is for you.🔑 Topics Covered:How grief shows up in our bodies and relationshipsWriting as a tool for healing and processing traumaAnne's journey from personal loss to published poetThe emotional power of memoir and verseTips for starting your own writing-for-healing journey🔗 Guest: Anne Marie Wells on InstagramBooks available via Curious Corvid Publishing & Cinnamon Press✨ “Grief doesn’t disappear, but it can be transformed.” ✨Link: @annmariewellswriter@intheblackpassionproject