Alternative To Writing Story

ALTERNATIVE TO WRITING STORY: Letter or Questionnaire

Write a letter to your loved one or friend or fill out a questionnaire we devised to guide you in writing.

Writing our story is not easy especially with such a difficult subject.  So as an alternative you may want to participate in our endeavors by writing a letter or answering questions we have formulated.

You decide the content of either alternative and we will publish it on our website to benefit others.

Cathartic writing is the act of simply letting your stream of consciousness spill onto paper.  Writing is an incredible tool for catharsis which helps to release strong or repressed emotions.  Writing can help us get through difficult times and aid in our Emerald Star Path toward peace and solace. Also, your contribution can help others as we go together through this difficult time.

If you would be so kind to write a letter or fill out the questionnaire, it would be appreciated. Thank you, I realize the memories can be tough and we have found from experience there is a benefit to examining these thoughts and supplying your work in the spirit of charity.  Your work would be a guide and inspiration to others.

Letter

The content of the letter is up to you.  Keep in mind this is your personal undertaking and is designed to help you.  Have the courage to be honest with yourself and know you will be inspiring others.

Questionnaire

The way the questionnaire is constructed is with our guidance and touches on details of your journey arising from suffering a loss due to a substance abuse tragedy.  The purpose is the same as our stories and letters.  We are creating a community and through our collective experience provide a path that honors our loved ones and friends and move us toward our own peace and solace.  We can learn how others have moved along their path and it is our hope you are guided by others to your own revelations.

Answer how and what you want to answer.  Whatever you are comfortable with sharing we will publish on the website.

1. Emerald Star Network honors the life of our lost loved ones and friends. What are some of the fond memories you have of your loved one or friend?
2. What made your loved one or friend important to you and or your family?
3. What were some of the difficult times you and your loved one or friend faced over the years?
4. What feelings and perceived regrets have cased you to be “stuck” or be unable to function well enough to do everyday tasks?
5. Were you able to work though disturbing feelings such as shame, regret, and guilt?
6. What were some of the difficult decisions you had to make with respect to your loved one or friend?
7. What did you experience about substance abuse disorder that was difficult to comprehend or deal with?
8. What would you like to share about the shock of finding out about the tragedy?
9. Were there any literature or media that helped provide comfort and aid in recovery from the tragedy?
10. Was there an important person or persons that helped in your recovery from the grief of the tragedy?
11. Did spiritual or religious beliefs provide comfort and aid in recovery from the tragedy?
12. How are you today and how much do you feel you have progressed from the initial shock of the tragedy?
13. What would you like to say to your loved one or friend.
14. What would you like to say to others that unfortunately have lost someone to the tragedy?
15. Any thoughts you would like to add?