"Settle in comfortably to our echo chambers, avoiding the ultimate discomfort of disagreement." ahhh this line will linger at the back of my mind for a while. By running away from this discomfort, we deprive ourselves from an opportunity to get closer to the core of loved ones... thank you for this vulnerable reflection, Danielle!
Danielle, you took me somewhere. I have a feeling I might revisit your piece when I am trying to change someone's mind. God, I am trying to do that too much.
What a fantastic paragraph: "It’s just so unfair. How could what I said be that big a deal if I can’t even remember it? And besides, I see how she still talks to her own mother — there’s no way I’m any worse than she was."
How did you so perfectly capture all of us teenage girls? Can't wait to read more of your writing :)
"Settle in comfortably to our echo chambers, avoiding the ultimate discomfort of disagreement." ahhh this line will linger at the back of my mind for a while. By running away from this discomfort, we deprive ourselves from an opportunity to get closer to the core of loved ones... thank you for this vulnerable reflection, Danielle!
YES I love this!!!
Ohhh damnn! This piece is just so relatable! The fight, the role of dad, the conversations going on, love it!
Danielle, you took me somewhere. I have a feeling I might revisit your piece when I am trying to change someone's mind. God, I am trying to do that too much.
What a fantastic paragraph: "It’s just so unfair. How could what I said be that big a deal if I can’t even remember it? And besides, I see how she still talks to her own mother — there’s no way I’m any worse than she was."
How did you so perfectly capture all of us teenage girls? Can't wait to read more of your writing :)
"But in the noise of trying to be heard, it became impossible to listen."
Sooooo gooooood Danielle - This piece is exquisite - what an amazing contribution it is.
Now, let's all set about finding that 10%!