This story walks a remarkable line between grief and humor. The pile of losses and the unfairness of it all might be heartbreaking, but the choice of humor somehow carries us through, like survivors. I like the way you managed the revelations, one after another til the culminating sorrow. Haunting.
The voice in this is so strong. You had me from the beginning, feeling enraged at the injustice of her treatment. This was gutting: “Well, just sayin’ laughing is sometimes the saddest thing you can do and still survive.” I appreciate the sensitivity and respect in this story.
Oof. The humour really works well to reflect the awfulness of what happens, put it in sharp relief. The casual, throwaway-ness of the reference to the rape is really horrifying.
This story walks a remarkable line between grief and humor. The pile of losses and the unfairness of it all might be heartbreaking, but the choice of humor somehow carries us through, like survivors. I like the way you managed the revelations, one after another til the culminating sorrow. Haunting.
I so appreciate this comment, Tara! Much of life, I feel is learning to walk this line through life despite what comes our way.
Truth! 🎯
The voice in this is so strong. You had me from the beginning, feeling enraged at the injustice of her treatment. This was gutting: “Well, just sayin’ laughing is sometimes the saddest thing you can do and still survive.” I appreciate the sensitivity and respect in this story.
Oof. The humour really works well to reflect the awfulness of what happens, put it in sharp relief. The casual, throwaway-ness of the reference to the rape is really horrifying.