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C. Christine Fair is a multi-media artist, as well as a Professor of Security Studies at Georgetown University.
Very sobering to read these poems.
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Yes, it is, especially in combination with the image of the painting.
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The pain. The pain of remembering, of not being believed, of being all alone with these memories. And the bravery of seeing it anyway. Powerful!
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Thank you, Dinah. I admire the painting a great deal, and the two short poems expand and clarify the experience.
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This is absolutely exquisite and so true about toxic mothers. I appreciate your sharing it so much.
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Thanks, Mandy!
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Powerful poem.
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