Sarah, most people would see me as a cold, overly rational old white man. Even my best friend calls me a Curmudgeon. But, here I sit, tears streaming, attempting to hold back uncontrollable sobbing. Since discovering you in 2016, you’ve been my Go-To for intelligent analysis, compassion and hope in this mad world. The paragraph that begins with “A frost flower…” and ends with “I want people to see that anything is possible.” reminded me of the Coda: In Defense of Complaining from your extraordinary first book, A View From Flyover Country.
I’m a Gaslit Nation Patreon supporter. I’ve missed you these past few months. Thank you so much.
Sarah Kendzior. I am so grateful for your profound observations, mind and truth telling. My heart, my tears, my grief stands with you. Thank you for your clear, sharp eye and unwavering commitment to the story. ❣️sending you so much love.
I'm leaving this note here because for some reason I'm having trouble posting comments under my own article! This goes out to everyone:
"Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging comments! I'm glad this article provided some catharsis or clarity during a tragic time. Thank you also to all those who subscribed and shared the article, I appreciate it. If you're interested in supporting my work, Substack is the best place to do it. I hope you all are doing as well as can be during this frightening time. I'll have more to say later, I'm still getting the hang of posting on here! [As you can see...] For now, I'd just like to express my gratitude for such a great group of readers."
OMG, Sarah, what a profound and moving writer you are. I knew I missed your voice. Or I thought I knew, but I didn't know how much until I read this beautiful, heartbreaking, soul-wrenching essay. Thank you for coming back to us. Be with us as long and as often as you are able. I apologize for adding to your burdens, but the truth is, we--which is to say, humanity!--need you so badly!
So moving and incredibly beautiful your writing....Tears in my eyes, heart aching for what is happening in Gaza today... I am so lucky to have found you (your book Hiding in Plain Sight laying on the table of new nonfiction at the local library many years ago)...Thank you thank you thank you for your hard work, persistence and fragile yet determined openness...XO
I was describing to my 12 year old daughter how much I enjoy reading your writing. I told her it flows like when braiding silky hair. You pull from here and there as it forms a beautifully shaped braid. Thanks for sharing your words.
Thank you for writing this Sarah, incredible writing, it captured thoughts and feelings I was not sure how to express. Will now proceed to read all your books! Looking forward to following your work here on substack!
Thank you Sarah, once again, for shining your light on what matters. We need to keep looking for the way ahead, as dark as it is now. We need your light now more than ever.
I love your way of telling a story and sharing in depth the joy and sadness of it! So glad you are sharing on substack! Thanks! Your writings helps me so much as we continue down this insane path. I don’t feel as lost. My heart sends you and your family love as you are in this journey of loss
Beautiful writing. So glad to be able to read you again. When I hear your voice like this it’s always exactly what I need and echoes my own feelings so deeply. My deepest sympathy for your personal trials.
Wow, you truly have such a beautiful way with words, this was a very moving read. Tears streaming down my face. As a human, as a mother, my heart is grieving along with most everyone else's. There's actually an ache, it's palpable. These past few years have been rough. Thank you for sharing your gift, your voice with the world.
Sarah, most people would see me as a cold, overly rational old white man. Even my best friend calls me a Curmudgeon. But, here I sit, tears streaming, attempting to hold back uncontrollable sobbing. Since discovering you in 2016, you’ve been my Go-To for intelligent analysis, compassion and hope in this mad world. The paragraph that begins with “A frost flower…” and ends with “I want people to see that anything is possible.” reminded me of the Coda: In Defense of Complaining from your extraordinary first book, A View From Flyover Country.
I’m a Gaslit Nation Patreon supporter. I’ve missed you these past few months. Thank you so much.
Sarah Kendzior. I am so grateful for your profound observations, mind and truth telling. My heart, my tears, my grief stands with you. Thank you for your clear, sharp eye and unwavering commitment to the story. ❣️sending you so much love.
Thank you!
I'm leaving this note here because for some reason I'm having trouble posting comments under my own article! This goes out to everyone:
"Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging comments! I'm glad this article provided some catharsis or clarity during a tragic time. Thank you also to all those who subscribed and shared the article, I appreciate it. If you're interested in supporting my work, Substack is the best place to do it. I hope you all are doing as well as can be during this frightening time. I'll have more to say later, I'm still getting the hang of posting on here! [As you can see...] For now, I'd just like to express my gratitude for such a great group of readers."
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beautiful essay! love the frost flowers. and as a gaslit nation patreon supporter, i’m wondering just how i forgot you started a substack!
OMG, Sarah, what a profound and moving writer you are. I knew I missed your voice. Or I thought I knew, but I didn't know how much until I read this beautiful, heartbreaking, soul-wrenching essay. Thank you for coming back to us. Be with us as long and as often as you are able. I apologize for adding to your burdens, but the truth is, we--which is to say, humanity!--need you so badly!
So moving and incredibly beautiful your writing....Tears in my eyes, heart aching for what is happening in Gaza today... I am so lucky to have found you (your book Hiding in Plain Sight laying on the table of new nonfiction at the local library many years ago)...Thank you thank you thank you for your hard work, persistence and fragile yet determined openness...XO
I've missed your voice.
So grateful for you.
I was describing to my 12 year old daughter how much I enjoy reading your writing. I told her it flows like when braiding silky hair. You pull from here and there as it forms a beautifully shaped braid. Thanks for sharing your words.
Thank you for writing this Sarah, incredible writing, it captured thoughts and feelings I was not sure how to express. Will now proceed to read all your books! Looking forward to following your work here on substack!
Thank you Sarah, once again, for shining your light on what matters. We need to keep looking for the way ahead, as dark as it is now. We need your light now more than ever.
Another beautiful dose of heartbreaking truth. Wonderful to read your words again.
I love your way of telling a story and sharing in depth the joy and sadness of it! So glad you are sharing on substack! Thanks! Your writings helps me so much as we continue down this insane path. I don’t feel as lost. My heart sends you and your family love as you are in this journey of loss
Beautiful writing. So glad to be able to read you again. When I hear your voice like this it’s always exactly what I need and echoes my own feelings so deeply. My deepest sympathy for your personal trials.
Beauty and love are the only antidotes, the only consolations we have to hate and horror. Thanks for the reminder.
So pleased to read your beautiful writing here on Substack!
This is poetry - some of the finest ever. So grateful your your witness.
You're so good at this. Thank you.
Wow, you truly have such a beautiful way with words, this was a very moving read. Tears streaming down my face. As a human, as a mother, my heart is grieving along with most everyone else's. There's actually an ache, it's palpable. These past few years have been rough. Thank you for sharing your gift, your voice with the world.
Your Frost Flower words are precisely what my spirit needed. Thank you Sarah🕊️