I am fascinated by the avoidance. I feel it too (from others on this issue, and from myself on many other issues). As writers, I know both of us struggle with the balance of how to write about topics that cause people shame in ways that kick folks in the butt a little while welcoming them in. Not easy! And though it's easier when you can…
I am fascinated by the avoidance. I feel it too (from others on this issue, and from myself on many other issues). As writers, I know both of us struggle with the balance of how to write about topics that cause people shame in ways that kick folks in the butt a little while welcoming them in. Not easy! And though it's easier when you can sit down across from somebody in a more organize-y way, we both know that's not open and shut either! We are filled with shame and inertia, Courtney!
I am fascinated by the avoidance. I feel it too (from others on this issue, and from myself on many other issues). As writers, I know both of us struggle with the balance of how to write about topics that cause people shame in ways that kick folks in the butt a little while welcoming them in. Not easy! And though it's easier when you can sit down across from somebody in a more organize-y way, we both know that's not open and shut either! We are filled with shame and inertia, Courtney!