“Art is the ultimate resistance to coercive control.” So true. And you have laid out the situation so clearly. This is the essence (and reality) of the situation.
Your definition of art might be the best one I’ve ever seen. Glad I found you. Hat tip to Kelly Shire in The Keepthings who suggested her readers read you.
She absolutely was a totalitarian!! I remember the fingernail marks all over myself, and Tommy also!! Teachers never said anything!! She put makeup on me at the age of 8 to cover it up! Great writing chris!!
Wow, Chris. Just wow. Spellbinding. So gorgeously written. I marvel again and again at your wisdom and courage, both then and now.
“Art is the ultimate resistance to coercive control.” So true. And you have laid out the situation so clearly. This is the essence (and reality) of the situation.
Thank you. Needless to say PTSD is triggered right now and I am trying to hone in on what’s true for me.
How brilliantly timely!
“Mama was a totalitarian”
Of course!! Reverse psychology the only way with toddlers and totalitarians — so much in common. Keep going, sister!!❤️
I love this: It’s taken me a lifetime to write about jumping off my falling family tree.
"my falling family tree..." is going to be my next journal prompt.
Fuck yeah. Sister!!!
Your definition of art might be the best one I’ve ever seen. Glad I found you. Hat tip to Kelly Shire in The Keepthings who suggested her readers read you.
Thank you for following and for letting me know about Kelly Shire's recommendation!
Once more, Chris, your work and your courage have buoyed me up.
She absolutely was a totalitarian!! I remember the fingernail marks all over myself, and Tommy also!! Teachers never said anything!! She put makeup on me at the age of 8 to cover it up! Great writing chris!!
Wow and Thank you!