OMGosh! Thankyou, Nancy Slonim Adonis for your essay, Silencing the Inner Critic to Get Your Words On the Page! Just what I needed to see today. I will be reading it again and again. BIG. THANK YOU!
Wow - there have been so many essays that have resonated with me, fascinated me, made me happy, made me cry... it's so hard to choose just one. But if I had to, then Leah Carey's "Maybe I Am Lovable" would be my favourite. It's just so honest and beautifully written.
One of the first essays I read here, and the one that has stayed with me the longest, is Kelli Dunham's "Ashes to Ashes, Trust to Trust". It's powerful, moving, and tender and helped me to feel less alone with my grief.
I think two of my favorites were Maturnity ward, Psych ward, Repeat and the sort about the Senior who found herself homeless in the Hamptons. Poignant and sad sometimes, but t written so well. There are more, and I am happy to share.
Oof I know I'm late to this party - but one of your recent articles - "How I Realized I’m Asexual" - really resonated with me. My identity shifts along an axis of demisexuality and asexuality. I'm a woman who is romantically attracted to other women, but no other term felt right to me so I chose to be an active part in the reclaimation of the word "queer" and that is how I identity at present time.
This article helped me realize that sexuality is a journey of discovery for many people, and that is is fluid and can change over time as one gains a deeper understanding of themselves and how they relate to others.
I enjoy so many of the essays published on open secrets. Ronit Plank's essay, The Shadow and Me. Ronit's detailed descriptions created a visual and pulled me in.
Well, heck, it’s hard to choose just one, but Alissa Bader Clark’s “How to Be a Caregiver to Aging, Difficult Parents” had me from the first sentence—all shattered glass and eardrum-shattering arguments—and vividly painted the scenery of a dysfunctional family with its many secrets and quirks. Refreshingly free of shame; masterful writing.
Congratulations on two years, Rachel — Amazing to see all you've accomplished and excited for all the great programming you've got planned to continue to grow this community.
I had something perfect thought out, I am sure I did. But I know it's better sharing how the work made me feel.
Rabbit Hole,
I woke up with a rambling head today - it's like being on high alert as soon as I wake.( You know like hitting the play button) Wouldn't it be nice if I could hit pause the night before, as soon as my head hit the pillow? I know I've said it before; don't worry, this repetition won't last... or will it? I mean, I don't have new feelings. Wait, do I even feel? I still don't grasp that concept, but I've been waking up with more thoughts that dissolve when I breathe. So, I tried to clog my brain when I wake for at least some minutes. I'm not trying to unalive myself, but that's how I discovered I have a weak lung. ( I really can't survive under water )
Not that you asked, but do you think we all grapple with life? I wouldn't really know what that means, or if I care for an answer. My New Year's resolution is being selfish - it's the same thing as choosing me, so don't worry, you're not losing me. I mean, not as much as I'm losing myself. But what can I say? I really wanted to ditch humanity; it kept going down the rabbit hole.
Shit! I forgot I was telling you about my morning, or a dream I had with no headings, I guess. Well, I... I woke up. Oh, right, everything fades - faster than the wind carries sand on my leg while walking on the beach. Perhaps I should have dug my leg into the earth more.
I was learning Spanish last year... or was it the year before? But I thought Italian is sexy, though.
( Definitely is)
Right, food - I should probably stuff my body with some. It helps keep me focused. Yeah, it makes me tired and my brain less active.
Don't panic, I will find Clarity tomorrow, or maybe not 😒🥹🥺
Perhaps it is called ADHD, well they gave it name fore I knew what it was.
OMGosh! Thankyou, Nancy Slonim Adonis for your essay, Silencing the Inner Critic to Get Your Words On the Page! Just what I needed to see today. I will be reading it again and again. BIG. THANK YOU!
That's awesome! Congrats on Open Secrets doing so well. I don't want to enter the giveaway, but I would love to purchase a bookmark!
Wow - there have been so many essays that have resonated with me, fascinated me, made me happy, made me cry... it's so hard to choose just one. But if I had to, then Leah Carey's "Maybe I Am Lovable" would be my favourite. It's just so honest and beautifully written.
Pride Parade on Aisle Three was a favorite because I can so relate to my bisexuality being ignored, erased, and invalidated!
One of the first essays I read here, and the one that has stayed with me the longest, is Kelli Dunham's "Ashes to Ashes, Trust to Trust". It's powerful, moving, and tender and helped me to feel less alone with my grief.
I think two of my favorites were Maturnity ward, Psych ward, Repeat and the sort about the Senior who found herself homeless in the Hamptons. Poignant and sad sometimes, but t written so well. There are more, and I am happy to share.
Oof I know I'm late to this party - but one of your recent articles - "How I Realized I’m Asexual" - really resonated with me. My identity shifts along an axis of demisexuality and asexuality. I'm a woman who is romantically attracted to other women, but no other term felt right to me so I chose to be an active part in the reclaimation of the word "queer" and that is how I identity at present time.
This article helped me realize that sexuality is a journey of discovery for many people, and that is is fluid and can change over time as one gains a deeper understanding of themselves and how they relate to others.
Cheers on almost 5k subscribers!
I enjoy so many of the essays published on open secrets. Ronit Plank's essay, The Shadow and Me. Ronit's detailed descriptions created a visual and pulled me in.
Well, heck, it’s hard to choose just one, but Alissa Bader Clark’s “How to Be a Caregiver to Aging, Difficult Parents” had me from the first sentence—all shattered glass and eardrum-shattering arguments—and vividly painted the scenery of a dysfunctional family with its many secrets and quirks. Refreshingly free of shame; masterful writing.
Congratulations on two years, Rachel — Amazing to see all you've accomplished and excited for all the great programming you've got planned to continue to grow this community.
I had something perfect thought out, I am sure I did. But I know it's better sharing how the work made me feel.
Rabbit Hole,
I woke up with a rambling head today - it's like being on high alert as soon as I wake.( You know like hitting the play button) Wouldn't it be nice if I could hit pause the night before, as soon as my head hit the pillow? I know I've said it before; don't worry, this repetition won't last... or will it? I mean, I don't have new feelings. Wait, do I even feel? I still don't grasp that concept, but I've been waking up with more thoughts that dissolve when I breathe. So, I tried to clog my brain when I wake for at least some minutes. I'm not trying to unalive myself, but that's how I discovered I have a weak lung. ( I really can't survive under water )
Not that you asked, but do you think we all grapple with life? I wouldn't really know what that means, or if I care for an answer. My New Year's resolution is being selfish - it's the same thing as choosing me, so don't worry, you're not losing me. I mean, not as much as I'm losing myself. But what can I say? I really wanted to ditch humanity; it kept going down the rabbit hole.
Shit! I forgot I was telling you about my morning, or a dream I had with no headings, I guess. Well, I... I woke up. Oh, right, everything fades - faster than the wind carries sand on my leg while walking on the beach. Perhaps I should have dug my leg into the earth more.
I was learning Spanish last year... or was it the year before? But I thought Italian is sexy, though.
( Definitely is)
Right, food - I should probably stuff my body with some. It helps keep me focused. Yeah, it makes me tired and my brain less active.
Don't panic, I will find Clarity tomorrow, or maybe not 😒🥹🥺
Perhaps it is called ADHD, well they gave it name fore I knew what it was.