I'll be the first to admit, that I am not much of a one for poetry, but I thoroughly enjoyed this item. It simply resonated with me, as poetry 'should' do, in my humble opinion. I particularly enjoyed the stanza: I crack the wooden window up/Invite the morning in for tea/A million freezing sparks of life/yet room for lingering night to flee". Living on the coast, as I have for most of my life, these particular phrases struck a chord with me.
Technically, nothing specific that I would suggest that you change. At least, nothing overt. I might have capitalized the final word 'bay',-'Bay' just for effect and to emphasize finality.
No need to offer auto-reward GPs for my review. It has been my pleasure.
A brilliant article. Well-written, from the invaluable perspective of your lived experiences. You included and considered factors that other people may not think of, and you were clear and respectful in your advice. You wrote with honesty, clarity and great insight. A truly invaluable source. This was also written very compassionately, and that is an aspect that is missing from a lot of special needs literature.
From a personal standpoint, your article resonated with me on several levels. My mother raised two special needs children (myself and my brother), and I later got certification in teaching people with special needs. So, your article has a unique significance for me.
I liked how you handled the psychological considerations of raising a child with special needs, alongside the physical and emotional aspects. To this end, your 'dos and don't's were equally useful.
Technically, very good. No obvious corrections noted nor needed.
I appreciated the emotions in this article. In 2001, I had a similar moment of grim uncertainty, when I underwent a D&C for "pre-cancerous" cervical cells (I was subsequently given the all-clear).
Thank-you for highlighting the importance of yearly pap testing, and for raising awareness of cervical cancer, through your own very real and personal experience. It, like other cancers, does not discriminate.
Very readable.
Frank, compelling, honest-and above all, true to your feelings, and accessible to wider audience.
I hope that you will continue to remain cancer-free. I think it's great that you support the Relay for Life, and I hope that your article will inspire the support of others in this cause, too.
A most enjoyable Blog. Second helpings, or not, I'm rarely (if ever) disappointed with your daily offerings, and there is always something pleasing, pondering or perfectly punny about your daily entries. Your sense of fun, love of the lighter side of life, and concern for, and devotion to your family, and to your friends, is frequently to be found here.
A quite wonderfully witty combination of light-hearted laughter and love.
Congratulations on creating and continuing with something that I have come to look forward to, and to treasure in my own life.
You're a gem!.
Technically, very good-with lots of variety and personality. Who could possibly NOT ask for third helpings, now, after reading your bountiful Blog?.
An enjoyable, reflective read, from someone whose writing I always find something to like about!. Written with a thought-provoking and refreshing style. Some interesting 'takes' on the obvious, as well as the dispelling of some common myths, stereotypes and social assumptions. Probably thoughts that the 'thinking' among us, have all had at some time or another, but which you've managed to articulate so well, here.
I like that you wrote from a gender perspective, without the temptation for overt 'men-bashing' and major self-disclosure that this angle can sometimes take on. An intelligent survey and summary.
Technically sound and well-written, too.
Thanks for sharing- also one of your own strengths.
Best Wishes,
Annabel.
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