Friendly reminder that you are the direct result of millions of people who loved you enough to survive. Every scrap of DNA and kernel of corn and section of cave art is a endlessly long love letter with your name on it.
Whenever this poem is shared, my heart breaks a little—& then I am reminded just how much my belief in poetry is a belief in love.
Thank you to everyone who has engaged with this poem & with Dressing the Bear.
I wish I had a better way to show you how touched I truly am. 💙
@susanlleary Hi I work in substance misuse prevention and stigma busting, and I have to tell you how hard your use of the word Clean in this hits. I hope the memory of your brother is a comforting one even while it’s sad, and I hope you know your art is appreciated. Your work is lovely.
@OKPoliticalMeme Baby girl is looking *rough*! Beard a mess, clothes a mess, hair a mess! This man slept in that suit and has not changed his thong in days…
Going out by yourself is the best! You’re the main character, babe! You can go wherever you want, entirely at your own pace, and you can leave as soon as you’re done being out. It’s uncomfy until it’s not, like breaking in new shoes. Go walk around a bit, and you’ll be fine!
i want advice from people that aren’t afraid to go out by themselves like i want to start going places alone like cafes and bookstores and whatever but anxiety says no. please tell me how you do it if you do
We are formally inviting Superintendent Walters, AG Drummond, and Governor Stitt to settle their differences in a duel at Frontier City on opening day March 15!