Find meaning and purpose in cancer through writing together.  For those who find themselves somewhere on the ‘cancer journey’, whether they consider themselves writers or not, this is an opportunity to explore the terrain of cancer in a supportive, confidential environment.     All sessions will meet via Zoom.  

Healing Garden Clients Only.  Priority given to clients who have not participated in this program before.  Free Program with optional donations accepted at registration.    Clients are encouraged to sign up for the entire 6-week series or reach out to Chris if they can only attend a few classes before registering for a spot. 

 (No Class on February 3, 2026) 

Led by Pamela Powell 

Pamela Powell has been leading groups of all ages in ‘free-writing’ for almost 30 years. She is the author of The Turtle Watchers (Viking Press ’92),  numerous articles, essays, and poems.  She is a certified Psychosynthesis Life Coach and was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2011. 

This program is supported in part by generous funding from the Acton-Boxborough, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Fitchburg, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Marlborough, Sterling, and Townsend Cultural Councils, local agencies that are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.