You captured what it feels like to be a prisoner of someone you fear but need to love. Riding with your mom knowing she could hardly take care of herself, much less you, is a terrifying experience. Then being forced to face the owner of the flattened chicken takes the whole thing further. To a place where love, hate, and fear converge.
Wow. I feel like I am sitting right next to you in that car and I feel tears welling up. I am so sorry this happened to you. Thank you for sharing this powerful story ❤️
Mom, your stories aren't always easy to read, but they're powerful, and they really stick with you. It's been exciting to watch your work find new audiences and the recognition it deserves. Congratulations on another publication - I couldn't be happier for you ❤️
I say the same of your "Dogstar," which I have reread many times, with joy and sorrow.
Great writing. You put me there. Fleshed out character of the mother without judgement. Not an extraneous word. YOU rock.
Didn't know that, But MM I aint!
Thank you. What a frightening “Marylin Monroe like” moment. Her mother suffered from mental illness and substance abuse too.
Just. Damn.
You captured what it feels like to be a prisoner of someone you fear but need to love. Riding with your mom knowing she could hardly take care of herself, much less you, is a terrifying experience. Then being forced to face the owner of the flattened chicken takes the whole thing further. To a place where love, hate, and fear converge.
Thanks, Ben.
Wow, what an emotive recollection. Really powerful, and so tragic 🙏❤️
Beautifully written!
Breathless. I'm breathless.
Wow. I’m stunned by two things: the beautiful writing and the horror of that day, the ripples in the pond of that childhood. Well done.
Thank you for your response.
I’m stunned. Not only by your painful story, but by your powerful ability to express yourself and bring the reader in. Fantastic. 🩷
Your response is all I could ask for. Thanks.
My great pleasure!
Wow. I feel like I am sitting right next to you in that car and I feel tears welling up. I am so sorry this happened to you. Thank you for sharing this powerful story ❤️
What doesn't kill you, they say, makes you strong.
I'm speechless. I'm sorry. I'm happy to find you. Your writing is exquisite and beautifully raw. xo
Thank you. Your response means so much to me.
It's my pleasure to give you that feedback. It's great work. xo
Mom, your stories aren't always easy to read, but they're powerful, and they really stick with you. It's been exciting to watch your work find new audiences and the recognition it deserves. Congratulations on another publication - I couldn't be happier for you ❤️
Thank you, my darling daughter!
Sallie, you're a conjuror, summoning worlds into being, and you've done it again. I've read and love this and all the others, too.
Blessings on you, Elizabeth. Your attention to my work has made it better.
Heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing this powerful work.