Thanks for this essay. It brings to life what for me is another place and time—yet familiar to the queer circles in which I came of age in similar ways. Also think the way you write, with empathy but not sentimentality, about mental health and addiction, strikes the exact right chords. A wonderful piece of writing and tribute.
Gut wrenching. This story is so relatable for me. I too have thought that I was "strong enough", though not quite as strong as you would've had to be. It's interesting how I find myself grateful that she pushed you away...
This is powerfully poignant - stunning. Thank you for the emotional labor and vulnerability that surely must have gone into writing and sharing this (and thank you, Jerry, for running it). ❤️🩹🧡💛💚💙💜
I really appreciate this, Keith. Writing this piece was definitely a labor of love, but I didn't quite grasp the level of that effort and vulnerability until you pointed it out here. Thank you.
I really get that, CJ - so often I don't drop into my own vulnerability until someone reflects it back to me in a way that lands. I'm so glad to hear this. Thanks again for your beautiful words.
I love this story. I love CJ Janovy!
Love you Mark
Thanks for this essay. It brings to life what for me is another place and time—yet familiar to the queer circles in which I came of age in similar ways. Also think the way you write, with empathy but not sentimentality, about mental health and addiction, strikes the exact right chords. A wonderful piece of writing and tribute.
Thank you so much, Anthony.
Gut wrenching. This story is so relatable for me. I too have thought that I was "strong enough", though not quite as strong as you would've had to be. It's interesting how I find myself grateful that she pushed you away...
Thank you Marissa. I understand that complex sense of gratitude. ❤️
Wow. What a powerful story! Thank you for sharing with us and for being so vulnerable.
Thank you Emillio 🙏🏻
This is powerfully poignant - stunning. Thank you for the emotional labor and vulnerability that surely must have gone into writing and sharing this (and thank you, Jerry, for running it). ❤️🩹🧡💛💚💙💜
I really appreciate this, Keith. Writing this piece was definitely a labor of love, but I didn't quite grasp the level of that effort and vulnerability until you pointed it out here. Thank you.
I really get that, CJ - so often I don't drop into my own vulnerability until someone reflects it back to me in a way that lands. I'm so glad to hear this. Thanks again for your beautiful words.
You curate the best essays, Jerry!
thanks for.the kind words, Moorea, and your continued support!