Oh wow. That comment from your teacher was brutal. You’re right—teachers can be painfully careless with their power. I’m so pleased you’ve found your way back to writing, Ingrid. This piece is wonderful.
It was *so*brutal! And you’re right, it says so much about her, and I hadn’t thought about the ambivalence piece you mention but it seems so relevant to how she looked at her students. Thanks for your insight!
So beautifully said. I feel that my pull to put pen to paper is about connection with myself and the world. I felt as if I was there with you as you wrote stories as a child, received feedback from your teacher, and navigated the teenage years. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you 💖
Thanks so much for reading Catherine, and for your lovely words! Yes there’s so much in that need to put pen to paper for connection, I’m feeling that more and more!
This is so beautiful Ingrid. Beautifully written, a beautiful homecoming, with a beautiful sentiment: connection. I loved it.
Thanks so much for reading Hazel! And yes, connection is so much at the heart of it all!
Absolutely love these realizations and truths. keep writing because you are.
Thanks so much Megan! Yes the writing is definitely helping break down some of these old, unhelpful stories.
Oh wow. That comment from your teacher was brutal. You’re right—teachers can be painfully careless with their power. I’m so pleased you’ve found your way back to writing, Ingrid. This piece is wonderful.
Thanks so much Miranda, your kind words mean so much! And yes absolutely, the brutality of that particular comment left a real mark!
Agreed, that comment was brutal. And also revealed the teacher’s own ambivalence about the ‘heights’ she herself had attained.
It was *so*brutal! And you’re right, it says so much about her, and I hadn’t thought about the ambivalence piece you mention but it seems so relevant to how she looked at her students. Thanks for your insight!
you're welcome - that kind of criticism seems highly indicative of a 'blocked artist', as does the assignment about Clueless and Emma.
OMG this is great. GREAT! I love all of this.
Ohaiiii Frankie, so happy to see you here! And thank you for reading, and for your kind words 😘
So beautifully said. I feel that my pull to put pen to paper is about connection with myself and the world. I felt as if I was there with you as you wrote stories as a child, received feedback from your teacher, and navigated the teenage years. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you 💖
Thanks so much for reading Catherine, and for your lovely words! Yes there’s so much in that need to put pen to paper for connection, I’m feeling that more and more!