My book is almost ready to be available to the masses.
Maybe next week.
Reactions have been mixed.
I recently heard from 2 siblings that they are very much against my book being read by anyone and are hurt that it was ever written at all.
My mom would like it if I would rewrite it and take out some of the specifics and content that makes it slightly hardcore.
A few members of my family have decided to not comment.
And one sister would go hand it out and preach about it if she had the wherewithal to do so.
My husband is supportive yet slightly removed since he has read only parts and isn’t sure what the fuss is about.
His parents will probably be embarrassed by it.
My kids can’t read it yet since it contains graphic content and it is so particular to them. Well, maybe the oldest could now. I’m not sure.
My sister won’t let my adult-aged niece read it since she thinks it would harm her. How many more situations like that will there be?
How do I feel?
I feel so strongly that it is needed and right.
I get a stomach ache when I look at what happens to people that tell their stories.
It’s me. It’s my story. It’s real and good for it to be available to others.
It is strong and could potentially hurt someone.
The same could be true of many things: ocean water, roller coasters, rock concerts, snow skiing/boarding, driving…….
The benefits could be endless.
What I would have given for a book like it when I was in high school.
As Leah’s “other’ sister, I have to fully agree with the importance of not only this book being written and out to the masses, but that it should stay intact exactly as it is written. It’s just right the way it is and would not be as effective to those who will need it if things are changed or taken out.
This is a ‘big feelings’ book and might want to be used with discretion — like any remedy– but definitely not changed.
Best of luck with everything involved with this book. You did awesome getting it out– literally.
Your bestest friend, Rhoda
thanx, rhoda. i needed that.
xoxo,
lpc