Chapter 33

Summary

• Yara began habitually carrying her notebook with her and writing whenever she had a moment.
• She wrote in her sunroom amidst her unpacked boxes, forcing herself to ignore the clutter.
• Yara documented a myriad of memories, including some that were frightening or unclear.
• Despite the pain, she persisted in writing, feeling depleted yet compelled to continue.
• Writing offered her validation and relief, contrasting her previous avoidance of facing her memories.
• She jotted down vivid past images, such as family moments in the park, trying to use words to express deep emotions.
• Writing helped her to feel her memories were safely contained, giving her a sense of security and control.
• Her everyday life improved, with noticeable changes in her demeanor and interactions with her daughters.
• Yara realized the extent of energy previously spent suppressing her emotions and how it affected her presence in the world.
• Through writing, she gained a sense of agency, actively confronting her memories instead of avoiding them.
• She now felt in control, as the memories were no longer intrusive but rather invited into her life by her own accord.