I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the word vulnerability. It stems from the Latin word vulnus, meaning wound, and it’s a state of emotional exposure that many memoirists experience when putting their stories out into the world.
I love what you have to say about vulnerability and also what you say about writing a memoir as being “hard-earned service.” I never thought of it that way, but that tracks for me…
I just came across your book and added it to my master list—such a cool surprise to see you pop up in my Substack feed! I’d love to add you to the directory I’ve put together (it’s live but I’m always adding to it). Congrats on your upcoming book—it takes so much bravery to share a story like yours.
Thank you so much, Jaymi. I'm so glad you came across my book, and I would love for you to add it to your directory! I appreciate your kind words, and I'm excited to start following your work. Just subscribed to your newsletter!
I love what you have to say about vulnerability and also what you say about writing a memoir as being “hard-earned service.” I never thought of it that way, but that tracks for me…
Thank you, Sejal!
I just came across your book and added it to my master list—such a cool surprise to see you pop up in my Substack feed! I’d love to add you to the directory I’ve put together (it’s live but I’m always adding to it). Congrats on your upcoming book—it takes so much bravery to share a story like yours.
Thank you so much, Jaymi. I'm so glad you came across my book, and I would love for you to add it to your directory! I appreciate your kind words, and I'm excited to start following your work. Just subscribed to your newsletter!
Looking forward to reading your book! I wrote about my experience here. Maybe you can relate. https://nextobviousthing.substack.com/p/eating-disorders-are-for-teenage
Thank you so much, Ali. Look forward to reading this piece!