Healing Through Writing the Unsaid

After Our Voices: A Reading and Discussion with Adoptees of Color hosted by Writ Large Press during #90x90LA at CIELO this summer, we’ll continue with a series of writing workshops. Our voices matter yet are often silenced by adoption and/or whiteness and sometimes this occurs within our own adoptive families. As we are in the midst of the holiday season, family dynamics can bring up conflicting thoughts and emotions. Through writing, we’ll reflect on our journeys as adopted people of color and how we navigate our identities. You’ll have the opportunity to share your writing with others in the workshop if you so choose (sharing is optional). 

What: writing workshop with the intent to empower and validate our experiences as adopted people
Who: anyone who identifies as an adopted person of color, indigenous adopted person or as a racially ambiguous adopted person, no writing experience necessary (18 yrs. and older)
Where: CIELO galleries/studio, 3201 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, California 90011
When: Saturday, December 16, 2 - 4pm
Cost: FREE (donations appreciated to support the venue)
Bring: your own writing materials - paper, notebook, journal and pens, pencils
your own beverages and snacks - writing can make you hungry! (tap water available)
an open mind and heart - your voice matters :)

Parking: street parking is available
Accessibility: there are three steps to get to the main level
Bathrooms: gender neutral