Whew! Amazing. It truly is on fire! All of it. It stirred up my memories of suppressed want, forbidden want. The writing wanders beautifully through body parts, curiosity and it's damn good. Thank you!
What stayed with me most was the tension between who she was taught she was supposed to be and the curiosity and desire that kept pushing against it.
It also hit me differently as a father with an almost 15-year-old daughter who is learning about herself and the world around her. Making sure she feels supported through that process matters greatly to me.
Wow, I’m left wanting more!
Whew! Amazing. It truly is on fire! All of it. It stirred up my memories of suppressed want, forbidden want. The writing wanders beautifully through body parts, curiosity and it's damn good. Thank you!
Thanks for your kind words, Patrick! I love that it wandered beautifully for you. :)
This is 🔥
Even my wannabe hippie mother didn’t know what to say or do!! Generations of ignorance. Bodice rippers and Judy Blume got me through. Beautiful piece!
Generations of ignorance, indeed. Thanks, Sharon.
So familiar, and so powerful.
I love the rhythm and movement of this piece, not to mention the humor—"And I did. And I did. And I did."
Thanks for noticing that. :)
Stunning. Fierce. Beautiful.
Riveting
Public libraries save the day again. Great piece.
Public libraries FTW! Thanks.
Great writing. Clear, vivid, and honest.
What stayed with me most was the tension between who she was taught she was supposed to be and the curiosity and desire that kept pushing against it.
It also hit me differently as a father with an almost 15-year-old daughter who is learning about herself and the world around her. Making sure she feels supported through that process matters greatly to me.
Thank you for sharing this piece.
Thank you.