happy IWD
i’ve just got off night shift.
and it’s International Women’s Day.
time for celebration.
this has reminded me about a few writers that had a big impact on me some time ago. bell hooks, Adrienne Rich, Helen Garner, Margret Atwood and Jeanette Winterson (amongst others).
Adrienne Rich in particular had a collection of poetry, essay and shorts called On Lies, Secrets and Silences. there were writings in this book that eloquently captured and clarified my own thoughts about relationships.
Women and Honor: Some notes on Lying was one of these pieces that had a great impact on my thinking about honesty and relationships. While she writes/talks specifically about relationships between two women, I think she captures the important aspects of any relationship. It has been a while since I read it, and I don’t have it at hand. A quick google threw up this document that has some of the writing, but it’s not the whole thing. But have a read anyway.
and then, if it speaks to you, search out the book.
have a great day.
