First Draft - Melissa Febos
First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing
Abandon Me: The Alchemy of Forgiveness and Understanding
The author shares insights into choosing the title 'Abandon Me' for their memoir and essays, reflecting on how it represents their journey of turning painful experiences into art. They discuss the process of finding forgiveness, understanding, and introspecting on relationships and self-worth while writing their memoir. The chapter touches on themes of transformation, agency in suffering, and empathy towards one's past self.
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