History is always and inescapably with and within us. When trauma has been experienced by our ancestors, we may carry it in preverbal and often insidious ways. It lives in the cracks of our memory; it knocks, sometimes lightly, sometimes loudly, on the doors of our consciousness. It can leave us speechless for generations.

To mark the inauguration of the Triangle Fire Memorial in the fall of 2023, this generative memoir workshop has been specifically designed for family members and people closely related to the workers of the Triangle Waist Company as well as activists who have dedicated themselves to the legacy of the fire.

Through simple and focused step-by-step writing prompts, participants will begin to tell personal stories that relate to and evoke the historical traces of the Triangle fire. The connections with the fire may not be obvious at first. As it often happens with memoir, connections, stories, and powerful emotions will emerge through the writing experience.

The workshop will bring participants together as a community to continue the necessary work of healing.

No previous writing experience required or necessary.

This free workshop will take place on Zoom. A link will be sent to registered participants close to the date.

Participants should register by clicking the button above or at www.edvigegiunta.com. Registration is free.

Participants are strongly encouraged to donate to the Triangle Fire Memorial https://trianglememorial.org/donate/

Photo by Uri Wegman and Richard Joon Yoo