Ahhh Oluwatosin — I'm so so sorry to hear about your friend, that's heartbreaking. There's something so special about a story that plays a role in the grieving process; the journey changes you and the stories we find along the way feel like such a fundamental part of that change. I remember going through a very different type of grieving in 2016 — it was both personal and for the world — and Alexander Chee's Queen of the Night was one of the books that got me through. Felt like i was clinging to it for life sometimes. Anyway, thank you for letting me know and I'm happy my work could play some role in the healing process for you.
And thank you for commenting and being so real in the comment. I love this space but it can feel like writing into a void sometimes, so your thoughts and openness mean a lot!
Ahhh Oluwatosin — I'm so so sorry to hear about your friend, that's heartbreaking. There's something so special about a story that plays a role in the grieving process; the journey changes you and the stories we find along the way feel like such a fundamental part of that change. I remember going through a very different type of grieving in 2016 — it was both personal and for the world — and Alexander Chee's Queen of the Night was one of the books that got me through. Felt like i was clinging to it for life sometimes. Anyway, thank you for letting me know and I'm happy my work could play some role in the healing process for you.
And thank you for commenting and being so real in the comment. I love this space but it can feel like writing into a void sometimes, so your thoughts and openness mean a lot!
Pa'lante!
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