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.
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.
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 :)
“Liberating and challenging” is spot on, Julia. Thanks for seeing that and for the support. And you’re welcome for Lidia Yuknavitch!
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.
Aw, thanks Allison! And wow! That is indeed a fun fact. I’d love to read that interview! Still have it in the archives??
Sadly I think it has been lost to the wilds of the internet, which is probably a good thing. :)
Nooooo!!
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.
Thanks for reading Gloria! And you’re welcome.