this speaks volumes of nostalgia to me, never easy to be vulnerable and honest, i tried to write something about me that's adjacent to this, and i thought maybe publishing might make it easier because i don't have to throw my face around irl, but it's never easy to express it in words, your article however, is beautiful
thank you for writing, i always leave less numb. somehow you know exactly how to place a feeling in my heart. i grew up in a new england suburb too; maybe that's part of it. :) this one was my favorite:
"The effort we extend to know what the other loves: this is adding up to something, I believe this."
„Three“ brought tears in my eyes. I think I read the last paragraph at least five times in a row. Thank you for this, we need more of that!!
Beautiful. "The present never left" is a good reminder that the present is all we really have, for a moment at a time.
this speaks volumes of nostalgia to me, never easy to be vulnerable and honest, i tried to write something about me that's adjacent to this, and i thought maybe publishing might make it easier because i don't have to throw my face around irl, but it's never easy to express it in words, your article however, is beautiful
Yes to more losses in later years. They soften and tenderize me.
I’ve never been a visual artist in the way of painting or drawing but your visuals are so beautiful it inspires me to try
thank you for writing, i always leave less numb. somehow you know exactly how to place a feeling in my heart. i grew up in a new england suburb too; maybe that's part of it. :) this one was my favorite:
"The effort we extend to know what the other loves: this is adding up to something, I believe this."
reading this as a new grad Minervan hits hard. love your work Shani!
felt so much at once while i read this & i think that’s what the best kind of writing does
This speaks of love.
Deep and knowing.
Lasting.
The Moments.
It is painful as hell, and heavenly beautiful.
Thank you💛
Love it.
i love your writing. it’s captivating. and comforting. 🫂
omg i cried 😭😭 I wrote to my roommate after reading this thankyou !!
Very moving for me to read this and where I happen to be right now in my journey of life. Thank you for writing and sharing this.
It was so beautiful. Honestly, it felt like my soul became a little lighter.
Unfortunately accurate.
Beautiful. Feels so poignant to me.