In a recent article I read that, "Little Deaths" by Courtney E. Martin, I read that there are small things that people want to change about their lives. I loved this reading and was thinking on what I would say to Miss. Martin if I got the chance to. I figured that the best way to voice my views on her writing would be to write her a letter... so here it goes:
Dear Courtney E. Martin,
I happened to come across your blog post "Little Deaths" which got me thinking about the little things inside of me that I would like to, well, die. I know it doesnt sound very sweet, more like bitter sweet in a sense, seeing that I would better myself without them. First off, one think that I figured would be a good thing of mine to get rid of is making sure I surround myself with true friends. Figuring out who is fake and who would leave me without a second thought. I have a lot of people in my life and they all seem to be true friends but with so many people, only so many can be the ones I really, truly trust. Second, I agree with you when you say "shedding that little part of me that desperately craves completion". I know of a lot of people who are like that. Who need to finish something that they work towards, and if they dont, they have to keep trying and keep trying. I think that it is important to know that failing and not completing something IS in fact completing something. Its completing the understanding of how one thing doesnt work and figuring out another way to go about it so that it finally works and is finally completed. Of course it takes time but if its something you work hard for, its worth it. I like that you say something along the the lines of being a mother and having to make sacrifices for your children is something worth being a mother. Sacrifice is hard unless its for something more important like family and making yourself, along with someone else, happy.
Hope to read more from your blog,
Kc Hensley
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