This piece is breathtakingly honest and deeply resonant—a great snapshot of modern existence and the necessity of volleying between empathy and detachment in order to function. I like the idea of allowing sorrow—or love—to fuel something tangible, whether it’s an act, a word, or simply a moment of bearing witness.
What your mom did with the floor mats was so great! I wish I’d heard this story before I published Strapped, because this would have fit perfectly in the introduction. It’s the opposite of bootstrapping. We need to help each other sometimes.
This piece is breathtakingly honest and deeply resonant—a great snapshot of modern existence and the necessity of volleying between empathy and detachment in order to function. I like the idea of allowing sorrow—or love—to fuel something tangible, whether it’s an act, a word, or simply a moment of bearing witness.
Thank you so much for reading and with such care! <3
What your mom did with the floor mats was so great! I wish I’d heard this story before I published Strapped, because this would have fit perfectly in the introduction. It’s the opposite of bootstrapping. We need to help each other sometimes.