Deep up to my elbows in memoir revisions, pulling (gently, gently) threads of themes I never saw when they were happening to me. The people, places, and things that shaped, delighted and curdled me in despair. Catholicism. Hippie culture. My crazy ex-girlfriends. Boys that stared too long or wouldn’t meet my eyes. I love that girl-woman and am so happy to report: She’s ok. She’s really, really ok. And on some days, she’s excellent.
In my 3rd act. Conscious of time left and coming back to writing after a long hiatus. Still working a busy corporate job, but determined to carve out time outside of day job to write. Writing through the fears and anxiety & creating a new home for myself on Substack. Owning my identity as writer in addition to being a mother to two young adults, and wife. Lots of highs & lows with a newly trans daughter who struggles mightily. Keeping myself whole ...figuring out what that means. Grateful for tiny moments of joy. Evolving. Excited about what's ahead yet to be revealed.
Deep up to my elbows in memoir revisions, pulling (gently, gently) threads of themes I never saw when they were happening to me. The people, places, and things that shaped, delighted and curdled me in despair. Catholicism. Hippie culture. My crazy ex-girlfriends. Boys that stared too long or wouldn’t meet my eyes. I love that girl-woman and am so happy to report: She’s ok. She’s really, really ok. And on some days, she’s excellent.
Yesterday I found a note in my manuscript. Writing this book can be a path to Awakening.
My memoir is about my spiritual journey and many other things.
Maybe writing can be a path to some kind of awakening.
Thank as always for your letters Jami
In my 3rd act. Conscious of time left and coming back to writing after a long hiatus. Still working a busy corporate job, but determined to carve out time outside of day job to write. Writing through the fears and anxiety & creating a new home for myself on Substack. Owning my identity as writer in addition to being a mother to two young adults, and wife. Lots of highs & lows with a newly trans daughter who struggles mightily. Keeping myself whole ...figuring out what that means. Grateful for tiny moments of joy. Evolving. Excited about what's ahead yet to be revealed.
I am sorting out my truth on a poem that I am currently working on.
Such a great prompt! I'll be scribbling in my journal about this tomorrow morning. Thanks for the gift, Jami!