Very nice. Your experience will feel familiar to many. I know and have taught scores of people who have their own story that resonates in the same key.
And I’ll go a step further - learning to safely train with and wield a sword is cathartic and empowering in so many ways, when you find the right instructor. If you are ever interested in studying, I’ll be happy to help you find the right person for you. (NB - it won’t be me. I don’t teach longsword)
I related to this a lot, not just to the part about your mother's hypervigilance, but I can also see myself being hypervigilant sometimes with my own kids now, and having to keep that in check so I don't traumatise them the way I was.
Brilliant - I relate to this so much. Empathy for what your mom went through and the coexisting hypervigilance that comes from it.
An excellent read, at once subtly witty, gripping, and relatable. Brava.
Very nice. Your experience will feel familiar to many. I know and have taught scores of people who have their own story that resonates in the same key.
And I’ll go a step further - learning to safely train with and wield a sword is cathartic and empowering in so many ways, when you find the right instructor. If you are ever interested in studying, I’ll be happy to help you find the right person for you. (NB - it won’t be me. I don’t teach longsword)
Compelling read.....
Wow! Your symbolism has an inherent beauty and perfection!
I related to this a lot, not just to the part about your mother's hypervigilance, but I can also see myself being hypervigilant sometimes with my own kids now, and having to keep that in check so I don't traumatise them the way I was.