Sue Cunningham: Finding Poetry in Unexpected Places

Episode 26 of the The "Surviving Saturday" Podcast podcast, hosted by Chris, titled "Sue Cunningham: Finding Poetry in Unexpected Places" was published on October 31, 2025 and runs 32 minutes.

October 31, 2025 ·32m · The "Surviving Saturday" Podcast

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Summary

What if poetry isn't just for English majors and literary journals—but for anyone trying to make sense of their story? In this episode, Wendy sits down with longtime friend, counselor, and poet Sue Cunningham to talk about the unexpected ways poetry has shown up in their lives—and how it's helped them make sense of their stories. They talk about the moments that drew them toward writing, the wounds that made it feel out of reach, and the slow return to creative expression as a form of healing, honesty, and hope. Sue shares how a flyer on a coffee shop bulletin board led her back to poetry, and Wendy reflects on a college experience that nearly convinced her to give it up for good. They also reflect on poetry as protest, as presence, and as a way to say things that are too complex—or too sacred—for ordinary language. This conversation is gentle, grounding, and full of quiet encouragement. Whether you consider yourself a writer or not, it just might help you see your own story a little differently. Connect with Us! Follow @nurturecounselingnc [https://www.instagram.com/nurturecounselingnc/] on Instagram Visit nurturecounseling.net [https://www.nurturecounseling.net/]

Episode Description

What if poetry isn’t just for English majors and literary journals—but for anyone trying to make sense of their story?

In this episode, Wendy sits down with longtime friend, counselor, and poet Sue Cunningham to talk about the unexpected ways poetry has shown up in their lives—and how it’s helped them make sense of their stories. They talk about the moments that drew them toward writing, the wounds that made it feel out of reach, and the slow return to creative expression as a form of healing, honesty, and hope.

Sue shares how a flyer on a coffee shop bulletin board led her back to poetry, and Wendy reflects on a college experience that nearly convinced her to give it up for good. They also reflect on poetry as protest, as presence, and as a way to say things that are too complex—or too sacred—for ordinary language.

This conversation is gentle, grounding, and full of quiet encouragement. Whether you consider yourself a writer or not, it just might help you see your own story a little differently.

Connect with Us!
Follow @nurturecounselingnc on Instagram
Visit nurturecounseling.net