I was wildly resisting my succulence because I felt traumatized every day by a patriarchal culture that had so severely harmed me- starting in early childhood in my family. I applaud that me who didn’t acquiesce to the request to “smile for the camera.” I also feel such tenderness for the “me” in this photo. I remember refusing to smile, because I didn’t want to. In this photo, I can see my rage and resistance so clearly. Here I am at 19, wildly resisting my succulence, even though I didn’t really know it at the time. This is #3 of a 6 part succulent “mini series” for you about my writing and creating the book Succulent Wild Woman Dancing With Your Wonderfull Self.
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