Yeah, I'm fine thanks. That was the easy bit! I'm finding the whole process cathartic. It's not like I'm sitting here in floods of tears or even particularly upset, I'm just glad to get it all out.
Astonishing how the most lyrical writing emerges from the most discordant of arrangements. Brilliantly - poignantly - captured. Sad for you that it happened but glad that you felt able to get it out in words so it didn't sit inside any longer. Sending hugs
Thank you. I don't remember it being any more complicated than that, which probably speaks volumes about the level to which I emotionally shielded from that point on. My goodness, it's quite the thing to write this stuff and fling it out into the world, but I am feeling so peaceful for it.
Well done Jo. For sharing this and humming your own tune. You OK?
Yeah, I'm fine thanks. That was the easy bit! I'm finding the whole process cathartic. It's not like I'm sitting here in floods of tears or even particularly upset, I'm just glad to get it all out.
Good on you 👍
I'm writing something cheerful next!
Can't wait 😊👍
Astonishing how the most lyrical writing emerges from the most discordant of arrangements. Brilliantly - poignantly - captured. Sad for you that it happened but glad that you felt able to get it out in words so it didn't sit inside any longer. Sending hugs
Thank you. I don't remember it being any more complicated than that, which probably speaks volumes about the level to which I emotionally shielded from that point on. My goodness, it's quite the thing to write this stuff and fling it out into the world, but I am feeling so peaceful for it.
Love love love that last line.
Beautifully written, but goddamn! I hate that you had to go through what you went through to write it.
A very moving piece, Jo. Thank you for sharing it. 🙏