6 RESILIENT MAGAZINE
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH RESILIENCE
HOW CHANNELLING EXPERIENCES PUSHES YOU FORWARD By Anna Primiani
One of the greatest pieces of advice I ever got came in the last two years, during the global pandemic that impacted and transformed us all in various ways. Like many who turned to their favorite streaming services to find laughter, drama, or action/adventure to distract from the doldrums of pandemic life, I chose to revisit one of my favorite series, Sons of Anarchy, by writer/creator, Kurt Sutter. As I re-watched the series, my appreciation of its compelling story led me to follow Kurt on Twitter and get a better understanding of his creative process and tell stories that spoke to pain, loss, and overcoming obstacles in the human experience. His advice to writers, “Don’t worry about what’s going to sell or what’s popular…write from pain. Write from shame. Write from the places that scare you. If it’s not a risk, then put down the f***ing pen and do something else.” As an actress, producer, and award-winning writer, this spoke to me. Not everyone is going to love what you create, but it’s important to pursue things that fulfill you. Whether it be acting, writing, cooking, fitness, parenthood, work, etc., do it because it makes you happy. We only have so much time in our days, and it’s difficult to balance it all. I say this as I’m also a mother, daughter, wife, teacher, and friend, and I know that women play many roles in Anna Primiani Actress and writer
