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Elizabeth's avatar

As a knitter, I totally relate to that first mess of a knitted project that gets ripped out and never seen by the rest of the world.

Jessica @ Post-Wealth Project's avatar

Girl it’s you and me. Defending our love of necco wafers until we die. Yes I love that old man candy. Judge me. I don’t care.

Alexandra Dane's avatar

Not ME judging!!! Thanks for reading.

Jennifer Silva Redmond's avatar

Lovely metaphorical essay. I've been there, but without any knitting.

Jennifer Silva Redmond's avatar

Lovely metaphorical essay. Both spot on with things I have experienced and full of thong that are new to me.

Rachel Steuermann's avatar

Beautiful - thank you for sharing.

Patricia Meier's avatar

Laughter and tears are on either side of a slim dime. It is good you found something to occupy your hands and mind on this journey.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. 💕

Alexandra Dane's avatar

Thank you for reading my piece!

Mickey Waring's avatar

A beautifully felt and written essay!

Alexandra Dane's avatar

Thank you for reading!

Sasha Brown-Worsham's avatar

Knitting and mother loss. The algorithm works. Beautiful essay.