Today I’m pleased to introduce Angela Harrington, a writer I met through the Horror Writers Association.
Angela lives in Fredericton, and her first published work, Shattering Glass: A Story of Loss, Love, and Survival, explores resilience, healing, and finding strength through life’s most difficult moments.
In our conversation, Angela shares how an incredibly challenging year shaped both her life and her writing. After experiencing profound personal losses and heartbreak, she turned to storytelling as a way to process grief, honor memory, and move forward.
This is an honest and heartfelt discussion about loss, perseverance, creativity, and the power of writing to help us make sense of life’s darkest chapters.
... Read moreExperiencing the loss of three close people to cancer within an eight-month span is an unimaginable hardship. Having navigated similar grief, I’ve found that channeling sorrow into creative expression can be profoundly healing. Angela Harrington’s story resonates deeply because it highlights how writing not only helps honor the memory of lost loved ones but also serves as a lifeline toward recovery.
In my own journey, journaling emotions and crafting stories became a therapeutic ritual, allowing me to confront pain and gradually rebuild hope. Angela’s ability to transform her trauma into a published work like "Shattering Glass" exemplifies the resilience that comes through storytelling. It’s a reminder that the written word helps us process and communicate our darkest moments.
Moreover, involvement in communities such as the Horror Writers Association offers valuable support through shared experiences and understanding. For anyone facing overwhelming loss, joining such networks can provide connection and encouragement to keep creating and healing.
Angela’s candid discussion about grief, perseverance, and creativity is a testament to the power of vulnerability in writing. It underscores that while loss is deeply personal, turning it into narrative can bring solace both to the writer and to others who see their own struggles reflected. Her journey encourages us to embrace storytelling not just as a craft, but as a vital tool for resilience and survival.