An Abused Woman Heals Through Writing

An Abused Woman Heals Through Writing
Katerina Canyon (L) volunteering with a student in Nepal. Courtesy of Katerina Canyon
Andrew Thomas
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Writing is not only an art form, it can serve as a therapeutic outlet for frustration, creativity, and trauma. One woman was horrifically abused, but found an escape through writing.

Katerina Canyon had an unimaginably rough childhood growing up in Los Angeles, California. Both of her parents contended with drug addiction, and many times rent money went toward funding their habits. As a result, Canyon’s family was evicted from their home several times. The family would often end up living in their car or in a small hotel room.