Introduction to Poetry Therapy
Episode Summary
What if writing could help you heal what you don’t have words for?Nadine Ellis is an autistic poet, late-diagnosed and long-dismissed. She’s a survivor of childhood trauma, emotional abuse, and being told she'd “never amount to anything.” But instead of staying silent, she picked up a pen—and never stopped writing.In this conversation, Nadine opens up about:Being bullied at school and misunderstood at home.Why she believes writing saved her life—and how it can help you, tooThe deeper message behind her new book, The Gray Between✅ Discover how poetry can be a tool for healing ✅ Learn how to process big feelings (without sharing every detail) ✅ Feel seen if you’ve ever felt “different,” dismissed, or overwhelmed ✅ Understand how autistic and neurodivergent minds experience emotional painYou don’t have to be a poet to connect with this one—you just have to be human.How to connect:https://www.nadineellis.com/https://www.amazon.com/Grey-Between-Nadine-Ellis/dp/1763788202Shoot me a text!Support the show10 Things About You: Self-Exploration Journal https://www.amazon.com/shop/truecrimeconnectionspodcast htpps://www.truecrimeconnections.comhttps://www.instagram.com/truecrimeconnectionspodcast/www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeconnections
