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Around 30 Washburn University students gathered for an annual poetry reading where survivors shared their stories and found community. The event, running since 2017, offers a safe space for healing through creative expression.
Researchers and physicians worldwide are writing poetry to process emotions, communicate science, and find new perspectives on complex problems. From palliative care doctors honoring patients to mathematicians explaining hurricanes, poetry is becoming an unexpected tool for scientific insight.
A Euronews reporter who publishes poetry in two languages says there's never been a better time to start writing. On World Poetry Day, she shares why poetry is thriving among young people and how anyone can begin their own practice.
Helen Sosu-Ezirim founded We Are Poets Foundation to transform lives through poetry, using words as tools for mental health, empowerment, and peace. Since 2018, she's discovered hidden talent and brought poetry programs to schools across Nigeria, all funded from her own pocket. #
Scientists discovered that older adults who wrote about their deepest emotions healed from minor wounds 76% faster than those who kept neutral journals. The breakthrough reveals how confronting psychological stress can trigger remarkable physical healing.
Researchers discovered that a common bacterium doesn't just resist antibiotics—it actively stops wounds from healing by releasing damaging molecules. A simple antioxidant treatment could help millions with chronic wounds heal again.
A breast cancer survivor's stubborn surgical wound healed completely after 50 sessions in a pressurized oxygen chamber. The innovative treatment saved her vacation plans and gave her hope after months of failed healing.
After a near-fatal overdose, Liv transformed her ketamine addiction into a mission to save others from the same pain. Now thriving in recovery, she's using poetry and volunteer work to show young people that healing is possible.
Scientists have developed a bandage-like device that delivers hydrogen sulfide gas right to wounds, helping people with diabetes and circulation problems heal injuries that might otherwise cost them a limb. The breakthrough targets blood flow exactly where healing is needed most.
Scientists discovered that an FDA-approved cold plasma device triggers the body's natural healing process, speeding up surgical recovery while reducing fat tissue formation. Patients report firmer skin and faster healing after treatment.
A former US Poet Laureate says poetry shouldn't feel like solving a puzzle. Instead, she believes poems can help us navigate uncertain times with more courage and less fear.
Award-winning investigative journalist Adeola Akinremi has released his debut poetry collection, blending decades of frontline reporting with verse that confronts climate change, migration, and human resilience. The book bridges African stories with universal themes, proving that truth-tellers can speak through multiple languages.
Sometimes the best medicine comes from dog-eared pages and underlined sentences. These seven timeless books offer healing, purpose, and hope for anyone navigating life's hardest moments.
After decades of pain, three women share how they transformed their most difficult relationships into sources of healing. Their stories offer hope for anyone struggling with complex family bonds.
A video game designer turned her teenage struggle with calorie counting into a healing tool for others. "Consume Me" uses gentle gameplay to show how eating disorders quietly affect daily life.
Six Accra high schools just brought Ghanaian poetry to life in a new competition honoring a legendary artist. The contest celebrates indigenous languages while giving students a platform to discover their creative voices.
One of Africa's most prestigious literary awards just received 223 poetry submissions, with a $100,000 prize waiting for the winner. The Nigeria Prize for Literature is now hunting for the next great poetic voice to join its roster of celebrated African writers.
Kate Van Doren's photography project started as protest art in 2020 and grew into a powerful museum exhibition celebrating women who write their healing words directly on their bodies. Nearly 500 people attended the opening night at one of Mexico's most important museums.
When tensions divided a Minnesota community, dozens of Catholic bishops gathered for a special Mass focused on reconciliation and solidarity. Their message: moving from anger to healing starts in the heart.
Growth doesn't always announce itself with dramatic changes or visible wins. Sometimes the most powerful healing happens in the small, quiet moments when nobody's watching.
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