This was a stunning piece of writing. I loved how you included all the sensory details; I felt like I could smell your Tita, too, while reading. Life is messy. Isn't it? I relate to your layered feelings of grief, and I understand what it means and feels like to be handed the difficult charge of breaking generational and childhood trauma. You're a gifted writer, Alexa, and I know by the way you take care in crafting your words that you are an excellent mother--an excellent human being--as well. I'm so glad we found each other here on Substack! ❤️❤️❤️
This is such a beautiful piece, Alexa. Your Tita sounds like an incredible woman, but that doesn't surprise me knowing the woman you are today. There's so many lines here that I want to highlight and re-read because they reach into my heart and squeeze tight. Thank you for sharing your writing gifts and your vulnerability with us!
This was a stunning piece of writing. I loved how you included all the sensory details; I felt like I could smell your Tita, too, while reading. Life is messy. Isn't it? I relate to your layered feelings of grief, and I understand what it means and feels like to be handed the difficult charge of breaking generational and childhood trauma. You're a gifted writer, Alexa, and I know by the way you take care in crafting your words that you are an excellent mother--an excellent human being--as well. I'm so glad we found each other here on Substack! ❤️❤️❤️
This is such a beautiful piece, Alexa. Your Tita sounds like an incredible woman, but that doesn't surprise me knowing the woman you are today. There's so many lines here that I want to highlight and re-read because they reach into my heart and squeeze tight. Thank you for sharing your writing gifts and your vulnerability with us!
Jade, thank you so much!!
Alexa, this piece is extraordinarily powerful. Thank you for sharing these thoughts!
Jillian thank you so much!! That means a lot 🥲