On November 4, 2023 (Jack's 25th Birthday), I participated in a live storytelling event in New York City hosted by The Nocturnists and Bellevue Literary Review centered on the topic of "Taking Care." I was one of five storytellers chosen to share their story. Each of us had our own unique take on what "taking care" looked like for us. My story, titled "Fly Away", is very much centered on the hands-on care that Jack required, as well as what it was like to be Jack's mom, our special connection and the emotions of letting go towards the end of Jack's life. To share the words of Blyth Lord with Courageous Parents Network after listening to my story: "It isn't rosy. It isn't dark. It is just clear and true."
I hope wherever he is in the vast unknown, Jack knows that I love him, I miss him and I'm so grateful I got to be his mom.
Video from the live storytelling event:
This summer I was also invited to do a podcast with Emily Silverman with The Nocturnists where we discussed my story and life with Jack and life after Jack's death.
Link to podcast with Emily Silverman with The Nocturnists: FLY AWAY PODCAST
