I found your essay devastating in the steadiness of its voice. What it withholds carries more weight than what it states. No melodrama, no accusation, just a measured account. The sink functions as both anchor and trap, a place of refuge that's also evidence of erasure. Cleanliness and order, yes, but at what cost? Perhaps a decade spent learning to disappear.
Thank you so much, Luciano. It's something I admire in your work as well. That kind of restraint is a difficult exercise; it takes real intent to avoid tipping into total opacity, or else falling back into emotionalism.
Christ, Tonya...I am no longer surprised at the glorious quality of your writing, but it rocks me every single time. So evocative - you put me right there next to you at your sink sanctuary. Your eastern redbud tree put me instantly in mind of the Tree of Life in my beloved A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN. You make the most of every situation you find yourself in & that is life-affirming beyond words. That Jane Jacobs quote is everything. Thank you for this. ✌🏼❤️
I love this piece. So glad it's seeing the light of day. Thanks, T.
I found your essay devastating in the steadiness of its voice. What it withholds carries more weight than what it states. No melodrama, no accusation, just a measured account. The sink functions as both anchor and trap, a place of refuge that's also evidence of erasure. Cleanliness and order, yes, but at what cost? Perhaps a decade spent learning to disappear.
Thank you, Tonya, for the read. Best wishes.
Thank you so much, Luciano. It's something I admire in your work as well. That kind of restraint is a difficult exercise; it takes real intent to avoid tipping into total opacity, or else falling back into emotionalism.
Christ, Tonya...I am no longer surprised at the glorious quality of your writing, but it rocks me every single time. So evocative - you put me right there next to you at your sink sanctuary. Your eastern redbud tree put me instantly in mind of the Tree of Life in my beloved A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN. You make the most of every situation you find yourself in & that is life-affirming beyond words. That Jane Jacobs quote is everything. Thank you for this. ✌🏼❤️
Your responses are always so thoughtful and so kind, Ellen. Can't thank you enough.