This is an incredible story! I applaud you for weaving such difficult childhood memories into a fictional tale, and love that you gave yourself a happy ending. Such a sweet and brave little girl you were. Thank god for Willie May who clearly touched your heart so deeply and brought so much comfort to you as a child
Susan, this indeed powerful — both as a personal narrative but also as a window of insight into deep south culture, presumably in the 60’s? What I really love is that you write the happiest ending your child self could imagine at that time — that’s a beautiful way of reclaiming your story. 💜💜💜
This is an incredible story! I applaud you for weaving such difficult childhood memories into a fictional tale, and love that you gave yourself a happy ending. Such a sweet and brave little girl you were. Thank god for Willie May who clearly touched your heart so deeply and brought so much comfort to you as a child
Thank you so very much, dear Wendy.
This story is so moving and powerfully written Susan. How clearly the world is revealed through the eyes of a child.
Thank you so much Jeannie! This one is close to my heart, for sure.
Susan, this indeed powerful — both as a personal narrative but also as a window of insight into deep south culture, presumably in the 60’s? What I really love is that you write the happiest ending your child self could imagine at that time — that’s a beautiful way of reclaiming your story. 💜💜💜