When a community learns to tell its own stories, we all benefit

When a community learns to tell its own stories, we all benefit

Since 2017, I’ve led week-long writing seminars for the War Horse, a nonprofit newsroom devoted to reporting on the human impact of military service. Our mission is simple. We help veterans, service members and their families tell their stories in their own words. These are not “assignments.” They are acts of truth-telling and courage. And over time, I’ve come to see that this work is more than just a workshop. It’s a powerful way to bring commu…