Life Kit Suleika Jaouad On Working Through Isolation And Life's Interruptions
Nov 12, 2021
Suleika Jaouad, a writer and author known for chronicling her journey with cancer, discusses the complexities of living in uncertain times. She shares how writing helped her regain control and navigate her diagnosis at a young age. The conversation delves into turning isolation into creative solitude, exploring resilience through artistic expression. Suleika emphasizes the importance of community and self-reflection, offering insights on embracing life's interruptions and the transformative power of positive thinking.
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Life Interrupted
- Suleika Jaouad was diagnosed with leukemia at 22, halting her life plans.
- Facing isolation during treatment, she used journaling to regain control and find meaning.
Creative Survival
- When facing life interruptions, engage in creative acts, even small ones.
- This helps regain narrative control and process the experience.
Survival as a Creative Act
- Survival is a creative act, not about finding silver linings or ignoring grief.
- It's about facing uncertainty and expressing your unedited self.
