“It is confusing to be repeatedly forced to grapple with the reality that you are a ghost, but only in the middle of your body, right where your heart is.”
This is a haunting and gorgeous essay.
I am struck by how the writing itself seems to echo the narrator’s lived experience. She has holes in her memory, and the reader too, doesn’t get the whole story. But despite the missing parts, the writer has crafted this gorgeous piece of art. And wow--I feel so much because of it.
I love how much you keep hidden here, and even though I am so intrigued and want to know more about your story — the pieces you do share are all the more poignant. Beautiful piece, Rebecca ❤️
"I don’t know what it would mean for a person to be broken. I can’t imagine saying it about anyone but myself." I think I read that over and over for several moments to let it sink in...
I had a double mastectomy for stage IIIA cancer, and the descriptions of the loss and feeling of brokenness gave me a way to understand my feelings about my body (I chose not to get reconstruction, though I imagine this would resonate without getting it done.). Thank you for being brave in writing this, and thank you to Roxanne for giving audience to a variety of experiences. 💜
“It is confusing to be repeatedly forced to grapple with the reality that you are a ghost, but only in the middle of your body, right where your heart is.”
This is a haunting and gorgeous essay.
I am struck by how the writing itself seems to echo the narrator’s lived experience. She has holes in her memory, and the reader too, doesn’t get the whole story. But despite the missing parts, the writer has crafted this gorgeous piece of art. And wow--I feel so much because of it.
I’m looking forward to the memoir.
I love how much you keep hidden here, and even though I am so intrigued and want to know more about your story — the pieces you do share are all the more poignant. Beautiful piece, Rebecca ❤️
Moving beyond measure. Thank you for publishing this incredible essay.
This is utterly haunting. Just wow.
Thank you for sharing this glimpse of your life so that we might each gain a better sense of how our own hearts and minds work.
You express things I’ve thought. Things that destroy most connection to other humans. I’m glad they aren’t just mine but I’m sorry to share them.
On another topic, I’d buy a sculpture of a woman with a mastectomy if I could find one. Please, artists.
Rebecca's article is very intriguing =)
"I don’t know what it would mean for a person to be broken. I can’t imagine saying it about anyone but myself." I think I read that over and over for several moments to let it sink in...
Beautiful, powerful writing.
Beautiful writing! Really!
But, guys, I also want to be part of the Emerging Writer Series. How I send my writing to Audacity reviewing?
This was so good. Reminded me why writing is such a beautiful craft.
I had a double mastectomy for stage IIIA cancer, and the descriptions of the loss and feeling of brokenness gave me a way to understand my feelings about my body (I chose not to get reconstruction, though I imagine this would resonate without getting it done.). Thank you for being brave in writing this, and thank you to Roxanne for giving audience to a variety of experiences. 💜
Beautiful!
Incredible piece. Thank you.
Did the author also make this image? There is no credit for the cool art, but I dig it.
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