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Cheryl Lederle's avatar

Thank you for this vulnerability in poetry. Creating beauty is an act of resistance.

Mark's avatar

Hi Grace,

I can't imagine the pain involved in your current situation, and am amazed at your ability to write coherently about it. I am always buoyed by your clear, creative, and observant writing, and look forward to everything you write. Also, I'm looking for a place to send $. I'm still reading off of my initial subscription years ago and your writing is worth many times what I paid. Please advise.

Grace Rother's avatar

Thanks Mark. It's so nice for me to have you read this. Call it a trade for the good impact that spending so much time in your home with your great kids had on me!

Cara Gormally's avatar

Thanks for sharing. I went thru a queer divorce last year and what you said resonates

Grace Rother's avatar

It’s a weird thing, isn’t it?

Alicia's avatar

you've so beautifully written about all the rawness. So glad you've found some tender moments in these big vulnerable moments. and yes, where would we be without creative practices to hold us up and give us space to expand.

REMC's avatar

Thanks for your vulnerability. I agree that it is "no small thing to have an art practice to fall back on when things fall apart," and I have been thinking along similar lines lately. Grateful for art-making, and your writing!

Eilidh Weir's avatar

Sending all the love. I'm glad you're making. If we don't have that that what is the point. Xx

AJ's avatar

Your writing is always exquisite and evocative. Thank you, Grace, for sharing.

I also experienced a divorce after having moved to a state that was not my "home". I felt unmoored and so, so raw. It took time to heal. Sending you love from the bottom of my heart.