avatarDivina Grey

Summary

The author reflects on a cherished memory of visiting a comic-themed coffee shop with her ex-husband and discusses the transformative power of 'Freewriting Friday' in reshaping her narrative post-divorce.

Abstract

The article recounts a personal experience where the author and her ex-husband enjoyed a day at a coffee shop that catered to both of their interests. This visit holds significance as it represents a happier moment amidst the challenges of her marriage and subsequent divorce. The author is actively working to redefine her life story, moving away from the pain of her divorce and focusing on personal growth. She credits 'Freewriting Friday' and its five-minute writing prompts, initiated by Ellie Jacobson, for invigorating her writing and helping her to feel more alive and creative.

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  • The author values the combination of good coffee and comic books, which reflects her and her ex-husband's interests.
  • She acknowledges the therapeutic effect of writing, particularly in changing her narrative from one of divorce-centric pain to self-focused healing.
  • The author expresses gratitude towards Ellie Jacobson for her 'Freewriting Friday' prompts, which have been instrumental in reigniting her creativity.
  • There is a sense of nostalgia and peace associated with the memory of the coffee shop, despite its eventual closure.
  • The author appreciates the 'seven-minutes in heaven' style writing exercise, which she finds exhilarating and productive, even though it is shorter and lacks the traditional elements of the game.

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s ‘Freewriting Friday’ Coming to Save the Day Again!

Prompt #1: Find an unfished draft, set a timer for five minutes, and start writing

“Oblivion Comics and Coffee” shop. Image credit: © 2021 Divina Grey

I remember this day somewhat vividly: My ex-husband and I took a little road trip out to a coffee shop he had found — a coffee shop that combined my love (good coffee) and his love (comic books) into one. As I’ve written here before, I am trying with all my might to change my narrative. I’ve written all I can write about the pain of divorce and splitting the family up. I am focusing on myself now. I look back at this day with peace in my heart. It’s one of the happier memories I recall when I look back at the last few years of our marriage. The coffee was good — and my husband was happy. That’s all I really asked for back then. But shortly after this day, the coffee shop permanently closed, and it blew into oblivion like…

Thank you, Ellie Jacobson, for a writer’s version of “seven-minutes in heaven,” minus two minutes, the closet, and the kissing! (Ha! Oh boy, I have a feeling today is going to be a little loopy. But my point is: I’ve never felt more alive thanks to Ellie and her five-minute writing prompts!)

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