My mother found my poetry notebook and read the poem about her drinking and now she will not speak to me and I feel like I betrayed everyone I have ever written about
More people experience this than they realize.
The ethics of using lived relationships as creative material creates lasting interpersonal damage.
“Where Are You with Poetry — the oldest creative form?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.