Is writing therapeutic?

Is writing therapeutic for you? Why or why not? Keep reading, then join this dialogue. And don't forget to check out today’s writing prompt at the bottom of this post.

Personally, I think writing can be whatever you need it to be, although you can't always tell it what to be or force the shapes it will take. Sometimes writing helps you articulate thoughts more clearly, or see certain colors and shapes more vividly. Sometimes it helps you feel more deeply. But usually not because of what you intend for it to elicit or …