STORY INFO
Damn the Lizard Patriarchy
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Author
Hazel Ide
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Danh mục
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Update
6 months ago
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1/??
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89
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CW: Off-page mentions of suicide and sexual assault.When I was young, I fell in love with a girl. Her heavy black Doc Marten boots, climbing out of her boyfriend's shitty old sedan, caught my eye as I stumbled off the school bus, my friend slamming into me from behind. I watched her smile and laugh, dumbstruck, before I was shouldered out of the way by other students, anxious to flee the tall yellow monstrosity behind me, but I couldn't stop staring. She wore a crushed velvet blue mini dress, a thick black ch...
Outstanding reviews
Hi Danie. Your comment could have been a story on its own. So beautiful and eloquent and I feel like your understanding is right there with me. ‘We have the power to unshackle ourselves’ - chilling. Thanks for the comment and read.
A lot of truth in this. Nice by the end you realized you don't need to be a people pleaser, and a lot of the assumed inequity back then is thought of very differently today. Growing up in the 90s drugs were so prevalent, but in my time there weren't many deaths as opoids weren't in yet. I remember spending a lot of time feeling lonely or bored, now the great thing about mobiles and app is young people can feel connected without "partying" which is great for their long term health. Nice personal essay, well done.
Thank you Scott. Yeah mobiles/the internet has completely transformed the interface of human interaction, particularly amongst those who grew up with it. Will be interesting to see what happens...
Thank you Scott. Yeah mobiles/the internet has completely transformed the interface of human interaction, particularly amongst those who grew up with it. Will be interesting to see what happens...
Thank you Scott. Yeah mobiles/the internet has completely transformed the interface of human interaction, particularly amongst those who grew up with it. Will be interesting to see what happens...
What a great story! Read it a 2nd time and was even more impressed. Keep up the good work!
Wow thanks for the second read through Jonathan! :)
Hazel, wonderful, just wonderful and flawless writing.
Thank you Judith! That's very kind! It felt weird but good to write.
Congrats on the shortlist this week! Your talent is really shining through.
Thank you for your kind words, David!
This is so well-written, Hazel. It's graceful and engaging, but also fierce. Brava.
Thank you so much Kathryn!
Woohoo! Congratulations Hazel!! 🎉🎉 a very powerful story!
Thank you AnneMarie!
Very beautifully written and enjoyable to read. Some tough subject matter in here, but the theme of learning and growth throughout gave it an uplifting edge and an air of hope. Great work. Thanks for sharing
Thanks very much Tom!
Thanks very much Tom!
Hi AnneMarie- gah! Thank you so much for the typo catch! That would have driven me nuts. I think it’s a super relatable story as well. Also, as much of a fan I am of prose, I don’t really read poetry, I’ve never been a big fan. Amy Hempel wrote some good poetry that she slipped into her short story work that I liked, she’s really amazing- do you have any other authors you recommend?
Small typos like that drive me nuts too so if you ever find one, don't hesitate to point them out to me! Poetry isn't for everyone. Some are just poetic writers.I love Mary Oliver, Anne Lamott, Billy Collins. You might like the poem "My Brother My Wound" by Natalie Diaz. Anyhow, I appreciated your writing style and learned a lot. Thanks again.
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