Grief brings us to thresholds—places of crossing we cannot avoid or rush through, places of crossing between what was and what is not yet known. In this series, grief is met through writing rather than conversation, using guided exercises to prompt reflection and discovery. The page becomes a place where grief can go, inviting it to move through us without being pushed toward resolution. No prior writing experience necessary.

This writing circle is for anyone who…

....has or is experiencing grief of any kind (no grief is too small or too big)
…is curious how writing can be a means of discovery and healing
…knows the power of writing and wants to further explore it in community
…wants accompaniment on the grief journey

“Nancy and her writing circles are amazing. She is such a compassionate, patient teacher and creates a beautiful space for people to explore topics that aren't usually talked about on a daily basis. She creates community that makes everyone feel less alone.” —Lydia Smith, Portland, OR

ABOUT NANCY LINNON

Nancy has been teaching writing and facilitating groups for almost thirty years. She has published in several literary journals and magazines and began her career as a journalist for U.S. News & World Report. She holds a master’s from Brown University and an MFA from Antioch University.

She began her studies to be an end-of-life doula—someone who accompanies a person on their journey with death—in Ireland. She is certified by the International Association of End-of-Life Doulas (INELDA).

Many people have remarked that her work as an end-of-life doula is a departure from teaching writing, but she sees an organic throughline.

Death is a part of life waiting to be known—as are the multitude of stories within us.