18 Comments
User's avatar
Fragile Kingdom's avatar

This felt very raw. The tension between awareness and vulnerability is tangible. She seems to see what's happening and still can't step out of it. I kept wishing she wouldn't give so much of herself away for “this tiny bit of love”.

Liza Ingram's avatar

Thank you for reading my work. I wish "she" wouldn't either. You should read my post "slave brain". It explains some of my mental condition a bit better. 💗I appreciate the comment it means a lot to me.

Fragile Kingdom's avatar

I will! I've been reading so many fictional stories on here, I just realized, "she" is you. I apologize if that came across insensitive.

Liza Ingram's avatar

Don't worry, I didn't take it personally 🙂

Siva Kumar's avatar

Excellent!

Liza Ingram's avatar

Thank you so much for reading my work 🙏

Vera's avatar
Mar 5Edited

Ok, I didn’t know what to expect, but I really liked it. It went from playful, to nerdy, to deeply emotional. It felt like being on a rollercoaster. But I didn’t feel any cringe.. There’s warmth to your writing. That’s a very nice read!❤️

Is the drawing also yours?

Liza Ingram's avatar

Also I forgot to credit the artist I work with her name is Jean Woods. She does all the art I use for my Substack posts and all my art for my book as well.

Liza Ingram's avatar

Thank you. I appreciate you sharing the detail of how the piece made you feel. I am glad you liked it. Definitely human right? 😂

Daniel Puzzo's avatar

I was 'sent' here by the lovely Vera and this was one helluva story! Really enjoyed this :)

Life Inside My Mind's avatar

Liza, this is incredibly evocative! You have a gift for tactile prose. I could feel the rough denim, the metal-scented sweater, and the heat of the beaver fur. Nice work!

Siva Kumar's avatar

You are not alone again! You have thoughts with you forever, which will generate heat in icy cold atmosphere in the Arctic region. You are not alone forever! He will be waiting very eagerly to spend the rest of his life with you.

Patric Morgan's avatar

Bravo. Big fan of your writing.

Liza Ingram's avatar

Thank you. I appreciate you showing up here. It means a lot ❤️

Cora Flora's avatar

Wow... Riveting. Loved every drop of this. You're such a gifted writer and passionate, poetic, Loving Soul. Great work!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✨️

Cora Flora's avatar

And... Sorry that it didn't go the way you maybe wanted. At least some beautiful art and likely deeper wisdom emerged. Your Authenticity expressed is such Medicine!!! 💯✨️

Liza Ingram's avatar

Thank you, Cora. I definitely get some amazing art out of my experiences. I might want different but I still have this and I am grateful. Lonely, but grateful. ❤️

Cora Flora's avatar

This too shall pass… You're too glorious not to be epically celebrated on Love!!!! 💜💯🌟🌿✨️