Judith Morris - why she writes
Judith’s love of language is rooted in the bedtime stories she was read as a little girl. Soon she was reading for herself and was hooked. Books were her go-to safe place. It was an obvious progression that writing became the way Judith expressed herself when her emotions were less than welcome at home. Writing became a vital channel for Judith’s voice.
In adulthood Judith sometimes felt her creativity was stuck like a fishbone in her throat. Not any more. Creativity flows freely since she began to heal her past. Judith's memoir, Stepping out of Silence, bears witness to this process.
As she expands into the full scope of her voice Judith has noticed a surge of unfamiliar confidence. This voice is self-assured, determined, compassionate, feminist, sometimes angry, always true. Unashamed.
Judith writes prose and poetry and generally knows at the start of a project which form the writing will take. Free verse is her preferred poetic format but sometimes she surprises herself and writes a Haiku. She nearly always writes from experience.
As an introvert and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) it’s easy for Judith to get over stimulated in crowds and noisy situations. They drain her of energy. If she'd known this sooner she might have avoided adrenal exhaustion in 2015. Judith had a lot of unlearning to do before she could accept her own sensitive nature.
Much of Judith’s creative inspiration comes from being in natural surroundings, even her own urban garden. Nature restores her in ways that seem miraculous. Adding five houseplants to her office has made Judith's work space much calmer. The overall effect of engaging with nature is like having her batteries gently charged.
Quote from Judith's memoir, Stepping out of Silence
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I am reminded that my supposed imperfections are what make me human and vulnerable, and that this is a good thing.
There is beauty in the wound.”
There is beauty in the wound.”