Liminal Writing: Inspired by Parul Sehgal's line "Pain, it has been said, is the great censor, the eater of words"

Episode 4: Liminal Writing - Exploring the Impact of Pain on ExpressionIn this episode of Liminal Writing, the hosts Ces Millado and Lee Moran delve into the emotional depths inspired by a line from an article written by Parul Sehgal in the Sept 2024 edition of The New Yorker: 'Pain, it has been said, is the great censor, the eater of words.' This is Parul's opening line in her review of Garth Greenwell's novel "Small Rain".Ces and Lee share their personal reflections and experiences on how pain affects their ability to express themselves through words, whether it renders them mute or fuels their writing as a form of release. The discussion also touches on the different impacts of writing by hand on paper versus typing on a device and the challenges of verbally communicating pain. Join them as they explore the therapeutic potential of free-flow writing in processing deep emotions.00:11 Today's Trigger Phrase01:16 Ces’ work02:32 Lee’s work03:27 Discussion on Pain and Writing05:02 Reflecting on Writing as a Solitary Activity10:00 Encouragement for Liminal Writing10:26 Conclusion and Farewell