It's clear that the speaker's husband, John, thinks her writing is silly, unhelpful, and worthless, even that it's a weakness. Although we know that the speaker's writing is something she enjoys, something that gives meaning to her life and a purpose to her days, the husband is dead-set against it. He's a physician, and he claims that she needs to rest in order to get better and get over her anxiety and depression. Of course, that's terrible...
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