"How do you build a life when the ground under you has never been stable?"
I know you're discussing the complexities and uncertainties of war aftermath. But this question really stuck out to me because not only does it hit upon that aspect, but the underlying emotions, thoughts, and new beginnings. It can also apply to other situations, like domestic violence, childhood abuse/bulling/teasing (how it continues to influence our lives as adults), and jobs without a hint of security. The fallout shakes us to our very core and hinders us from moving forward.
I finally was able to get my hands on this book! I have a couple of others to finish first, but it's on my August list of reads!!
You pulled the line I was most nervous about. I wrote it about war because that’s what the book gave me, but you’re right that it’s not specific to war at all. Anyone who grew up without solid footing is doing the same math, just quieter. That’s the part I couldn’t say cleanly in the essay.
Glad it made your August list. Come back and tell me what it does to you!
Isn’t it interesting that sometimes what we’re nervous about writing hits home with someone else? Or the piece we think is garbage is one people rave about/recommend? Or what we like others find to be mediocre? It’s almost like an experiment to see what exactly resonates.
It may take me until September, but I definitely will message you my thoughts on the book! :-)
Every time. I’m not far enough along to write for what resonates, honestly. I just write the thing I actually feel and then brace myself to find out whether anyone else is in there with me or if I’m just the weirdo. Both outcomes are useful information, I think.
"How do you build a life when the ground under you has never been stable?"
I know you're discussing the complexities and uncertainties of war aftermath. But this question really stuck out to me because not only does it hit upon that aspect, but the underlying emotions, thoughts, and new beginnings. It can also apply to other situations, like domestic violence, childhood abuse/bulling/teasing (how it continues to influence our lives as adults), and jobs without a hint of security. The fallout shakes us to our very core and hinders us from moving forward.
I finally was able to get my hands on this book! I have a couple of others to finish first, but it's on my August list of reads!!
You pulled the line I was most nervous about. I wrote it about war because that’s what the book gave me, but you’re right that it’s not specific to war at all. Anyone who grew up without solid footing is doing the same math, just quieter. That’s the part I couldn’t say cleanly in the essay.
Glad it made your August list. Come back and tell me what it does to you!
Isn’t it interesting that sometimes what we’re nervous about writing hits home with someone else? Or the piece we think is garbage is one people rave about/recommend? Or what we like others find to be mediocre? It’s almost like an experiment to see what exactly resonates.
It may take me until September, but I definitely will message you my thoughts on the book! :-)
Every time. I’m not far enough along to write for what resonates, honestly. I just write the thing I actually feel and then brace myself to find out whether anyone else is in there with me or if I’m just the weirdo. Both outcomes are useful information, I think.
Take until September, I’m not going anywhere.
Haha, well, you sound exactly like me - I’m never sure what resonates and I’ve been called the weirdo more times than I could ever possibly count!