The class, on the other hand, buzzed and hummed with the anticipated pleasure of writing it up, one day. They were vindicated. Miss Fox belonged after all in the normal world of their writings, the world of domestic violence, torture and shock-horror. They would write what they knew, what had happened to Cicely Fox, and it would be most satisfactorily therapeutic.
The class experienced a palpable excitement as they looked forward to the day when they would write about Miss Fox's experiences. They felt justified in connecting her story to their own, immersing themselves in the familiar themes of domestic violence and trauma that they often explored in their writing. This alignment with reality gave them a sense of purpose and vindication.
Writing about Cicely Fox's life became a means for the students to process their own experiences, allowing them to engage in a cathartic exercise. This blend of personal and shared narratives would not only validate their emotions but also serve as a therapeutic outlet for processing pain and trauma, making the act of writing a powerful form of healing.
