Option 1: "Cultivating a Resilient Spirit: Letting Go of Numbing and Powerlessness" What is this article about (i.e., topic)? What observations can you make about its writer, intended audience, genre, context, or structure? Tip: A genre (pronounced jon-ra) is a type or category of writing, like essay, article, letter, movie review, or social media post. Dr. Brown conducts academic research on vulnerability. What are some obstacles that might prevent a person from being authentic or vulnerable in daily life? How might writing help overcome those obstacles?