Wow, this essay. I'm so sorry for what you are going through but wow the way you can write about it. "My point is, Mother is not absolute in the way that we believe. She may even be a deep unknown." Whew what a truth for many of us.
You’re more than a good writer. The finest of storytelling. I’m envious. One of finest and relevant essays on the power, love commitment and understanding without shame of mental breakdown. Bravo to you and your impossible, elegant mother
An incredible piece about such a difficult situation. My sympathy to you. So interesting how you talk about your mother perhaps coming back to her truest self, how the sacrifices of a lifetime of caregiving may have obscured or changed what was underneath. Thank you for writing
I share the commenters observations. They have more eloquently described my reactions, so I’ll just join and agree. Please be comforted knowing many of us are thunderstruck by your insight and love, which comes across clearly. May your mother find some peace.
Thank you Coleen for this moving and honest examination of such a hard situation. The sense of disorientation, while not losing the reader, is so skillful. Your story is unique and also I found many similarities to my own, as with most human stories well and honestly told. It was quite unsettling, in the best way. Thank you too to Roxanne for this series.
“My point is, Mother is not absolute in the way that we believe. She may even be a deep unknown.” This struck hard. Something age and mental illness will reveal. Profound essay. Thank you for sharing 🩵
Incredible writing. I haven’t been this moved by a written piece in sometime. Lines like, “She enunciated her words carefully, like someone measuring out liquid with a spoon.” Next level. Well done.
Wow. “The deep unknown” of motherhood is captured so well in this amazing essay. As well as the daunting responsibility of an eldest daughter. Just wow.
"My point is, Mother is not absolute in the way that we believe. She may even be a deep unknown."
I found all of this powerful. Not just from the aspect of mental health, but what is a mother? Thank you for sharing your story.
This is writing of the highest order. Genius.
Wow, this essay. I'm so sorry for what you are going through but wow the way you can write about it. "My point is, Mother is not absolute in the way that we believe. She may even be a deep unknown." Whew what a truth for many of us.
You’re more than a good writer. The finest of storytelling. I’m envious. One of finest and relevant essays on the power, love commitment and understanding without shame of mental breakdown. Bravo to you and your impossible, elegant mother
An incredible piece about such a difficult situation. My sympathy to you. So interesting how you talk about your mother perhaps coming back to her truest self, how the sacrifices of a lifetime of caregiving may have obscured or changed what was underneath. Thank you for writing
I share the commenters observations. They have more eloquently described my reactions, so I’ll just join and agree. Please be comforted knowing many of us are thunderstruck by your insight and love, which comes across clearly. May your mother find some peace.
Thank you Coleen for this moving and honest examination of such a hard situation. The sense of disorientation, while not losing the reader, is so skillful. Your story is unique and also I found many similarities to my own, as with most human stories well and honestly told. It was quite unsettling, in the best way. Thank you too to Roxanne for this series.
Having had my mom live with us from 91 until her death at 96, with Alzheimer’s, I can so relate to this beautiful, sad and scary story. Thank you.
This is writing of the highest order. Genius.
Truly beautiful, full of empathy, insight and 효도. Your words and images will stay with me. Wishing you and your mother peace
absolutely beautiful piece and i found myself incredibly captivated, wanting to read more of your work/your life
This was wonderful. Such beautiful writing. I was sobbing by the end. Thanks Coleen, for your words.
“My point is, Mother is not absolute in the way that we believe. She may even be a deep unknown.” This struck hard. Something age and mental illness will reveal. Profound essay. Thank you for sharing 🩵
Incredible writing. I haven’t been this moved by a written piece in sometime. Lines like, “She enunciated her words carefully, like someone measuring out liquid with a spoon.” Next level. Well done.
Wow. “The deep unknown” of motherhood is captured so well in this amazing essay. As well as the daunting responsibility of an eldest daughter. Just wow.
Dammnnnn, Colleen, this is so, so good. Scintillating, devastating, unflinching. Great writing and voice.