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Nelly Bryce's avatar

What a wonderful piece of writing. This is a topic I have thought about often (and written a lot of poetry about that I hope contributes to the conversation in some way). I'm off to read your other posts. Lovely to find you this morning, thank you for such great writing

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Kate Jones's avatar

Thank you for saying that, Nelly! It is an endlessly fascinating topic, isn't it?! I will have to check out some of your poetry. Thank you for reading : )

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Sarah Harkness's avatar

Thank you for this, and for highlighting The Millstone, which is a wonderful novel about motherhood. Great film, as well!

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Kate Jones's avatar

Thanks, Sarah. Ooh, I haven't seen the film! I shall have to try to seek it out - thanks : )

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Sarah Harkness's avatar

A Touch of Love https://g.co/kgs/EFg8z3 this is it, different name. The hospital scene is heartbreaking

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Kate Jones's avatar

Ah, maybe that's why I didn't know about it! Thanks for sharing the link, Sarah : )

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Eleanor Jones's avatar

Great essay! I loved hearing about those women that have used their experiences as a parent or homemaker to enrich their writing. I will have to check out Grace Paley’s work, it sounds fascinating.

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Kate Jones's avatar

Thank you! Yes, I think it gives us all hope that whatever our lifestyles, we can still create : )

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