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Julia F. Green's avatar

Being in a foreign place is so liberating and so challenging! I appreciate the honest takes :)

And thanks for mentioning Lidia Yuknavitch. I haven't read her work but am in community with someone working on a similar story who I'm going to pass this info on to.

Happy mistake making / learning & growing :)

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Elizabeth M. Johnson (she/her)'s avatar

“Liberating and challenging” is spot on, Julia. Thanks for seeing that and for the support. And you’re welcome for Lidia Yuknavitch!

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Allison Kirkland's avatar

Give yourself lots of grace! You're experiencing a LOT of change.

Also I really loved Behind the Beautiful Forevers and it has stuck with me ever since I read it. Fun fact: that book came out when I was getting my MFA and I got to interview the author! She was so gracious to a very newbie interviewer.

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Elizabeth M. Johnson (she/her)'s avatar

Aw, thanks Allison! And wow! That is indeed a fun fact. I’d love to read that interview! Still have it in the archives??

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Allison Kirkland's avatar

Sadly I think it has been lost to the wilds of the internet, which is probably a good thing. :)

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Elizabeth M. Johnson (she/her)'s avatar

Nooooo!!

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Gloria Panzera's avatar

I really enjoyed this read! Adjusting to a new culture is so difficult. Also, thanks for putting the Western NC relief information in your post.

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Elizabeth M. Johnson (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks for reading Gloria! And you’re welcome.

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