Delving into the stages of grief and the impact of sharing personal experiences through writing, the chapter reflects on the complexities of offering up one's vulnerabilities to the public. It discusses the evolving nature of grief as a lifelong process, highlighting personal experiences with loss and the challenges of adding a unique perspective to a universal topic. The speaker also reflects on the portrayal of individuals in obituaries and the emotional intensity of missing someone profoundly.
Sloane Crosley is the author of I Was Told There’d Be Cake and several other books. Her new memoir is Grief Is for People.
“You take a little sliver of yourself and you offer it up to be spun around in perpetuity in the public imagination. That is the sacrifice you make. And it makes everything just a little bit worse. So it's the opposite of catharsis, but it's worth it. It's worth it for what you get in return: a book.”
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