# Event Details - **Event Name**: OAR - Expressive Writing for Veterans, Family Members & Care Givers - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Jul, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Our OAR (Operation Art of Recovery) Expressive Writing program is a veteran led program of Writing Labs for transformative healingAbout this EventThe goal of OAR is to increase internal peace and resiliency through therapeutic art and community connections. The focus is more on having an enjoyable/meaningful time and building internal "recovery capital", but beautiful works of writing will emerge! 🤩The Lab Sessions are facilitated by award-winning spoken word artist Richard "Shake the Poet" White and Killeen Creators' founder and Executive Director, Kristin Wright, who have both utilized writing and performance extensively in their own Recovery journies.🎙️ Richard "Shake the Poet" White is a veteran, martial arts instructor, poet, published author, award-winning slam poet in recovery from trauma and substance misuse. Writing, poetry and performance have helped him unpack both childhood and service related traumas and performing and teaching have helped him reach others in their journeys of transformation.🎙️ Kristin "Momma Kay" Wright is a child-abuse & domestic abuse survivor in MH and Addiction Recovery who has written poetry and plays since middle school, with several of her plays being produced at colleges and universities across the country. Words have served as wings to escape situations beyond her control when younger and to transform her narrative about herself and her experience as she's matured.Both teachers bring years of healing, writing and teaching to the program and are excited to help others find their words and voice to share their story!✍️ Each Lab Session will follow a similar Flow:Review of our Safe Space GuidelinesIcebreaker Reading or ExerciseReview of day's Writing PromptWriting Time,Optional SHARE time followed by Optional FeedbackOpen MicWrap-Up🎥 Participation in person is highly encouraged, but participation via Zoom IS possible.🥘 Snacks & Water will be provided⏰ Lab starts promptly at 4:00pm - if you arrive late, please enter quietly to not disturb Flow https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6a6a1ca0-9604-11f0-9f58-5553e33bd5bc-rimg-w1200-h610-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/killeen/oar-expressive-writing-for-veterans-family-members-and-care-givers/100001393217072769 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Killeen - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 701 N 10th St - **lat**: 31.1232716 - **long**: -97.72444929999999 - **full address**: 701 N 10th St, 701 North 10th Street, Killeen, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: OAR - Expressive Writing for Veterans, Family Members & Care Givers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d24d15712089ff4d6728f1d2799fa573265b5036e19310f4a15affe99bffda16-rimg-w1200-h857-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1758360628 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is OAR - Expressive Writing for Veterans, Family Members & Care Givers being held? - **A:** OAR - Expressive Writing for Veterans, Family Members & Care Givers takes place on Fri, 11 Jul, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 701 N 10th St, 701 North 10th Street, Killeen, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing OAR - Expressive Writing for Veterans, Family Members & Care Givers? - **A:** OAR - Expressive Writing for Veterans, Family Members & Care Givers is organized by Killeen Creators. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** OAR - Expressive Writing for Veterans, Family Members & Care Givers is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Killeen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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