Writing for Expression and Connection
SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Writing helps us access and release our emotions, personal stories, and creative spirits. Join us on the second Tuesday of each month (6:00-7:00 pm EST) for a free online writing meetup that welcomes all levels. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or no particular style – this guided group is simply a chance to reflect and connect with others in a supportive environment. Open to those living with illnesses, disabilities, or as caregivers. No experience necessary.
2026 Dates:
January 13th
February 10th
March 10th
April 14th
May 12th
June 9th
July 14th
August 11th
September 8th
October 13th
November 10th
December 8th
About the teacher:
Jennifer Crystal’s passion for narrative medicine stems from her own experience writing and sharing about her journey with chronic illness. For over a decade, she has written a weekly column for the Global Lyme Alliance, which has received mention in The New Yorker, CQ Researcher, and cbs.com. Her work has also been featured in Aeon's Psyche, The Boston Globe, Cognoscenti, Harvard Health Blog, and other local and national publications. She has spoken about chronic illness on numerous broadcasts, podcasts, and webinars, and her story has appeared in anthologies, articles, and other books. Her memoir One Tick Stopped the Clock was released in September 2024. Jennifer created and runs the Writing to Heal program at Grub Street Creative Writing Center, and has taught Writing to Heal at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She loves helping people peel back the layers of their own stories, deepening their understanding of their experiences. She believes that sharing stories helps foster empathy for ourselves and each other.