The Power of Hopeful Stories in a Stressful Time

A writer's perspective

By K.M. Weiland

What is your story putting into the world?

I mean that question literally. Every story takes up space in the world — and not just on a bookshelf. Every story you read or watch becomes a part of you. It changes you. Your brain physically changes to make space not just for the memories of this story, but for the thoughts, feelings, and viewp…