Stacy Brookman
Stacy Brookman
The Poetry of Life
The Poetry of Life
The Poetry of Life
Thursday 4th January 2018
Luis reveals how poetry helped him overcome trauma and homelessness, offering inspiration for aspiring writers in this episode of 'Real Life Resilience'.
30 minutes
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Empowering
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Stacy Brookman
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Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Success Stories
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
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Get the buttons here!Luis' Journey: From Homelessness to Healing Through Poetry
All you need to do to call yourself a writer is pick up the pen and begin to write.
What does it mean to call yourself a writer? For Luis, it means picking up a pen and letting the words flow, no matter where life takes you. In this episode of 'Real Life Resilience', host Stacy Brookman chats with Luis, a writer and performer who found his voice through poetry after a childhood filled with trauma and homelessness. Losing his mother at just five years old and facing years of instability, Luis could have easily been lost to despair.
Instead, he discovered the transformative power of words when a compassionate teacher handed him a book of poetry by Pablo Neruda. This simple act ignited a passion that would lead him to win numerous poetry slam competitions and become a successful entrepreneur. Luis believes that anyone who writes is a writer, and he coaches others to embrace this identity by simply showing up and sharing their work.
He emphasizes the importance of community and connection in the writing process, encouraging aspiring writers to read widely and find inspiration in the works of others. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how creativity can be a lifeline in the darkest times. Luis' story will resonate with anyone who has ever felt lost and found solace in self-expression. Tune in to hear his journey and get inspired to start your own writing practice.