The chapter delves into the emotional aftermath of writing a book about a friend's suicide, exploring the complexities of grief and the importance of openly discussing such a sensitive topic. It reflects on personal experiences, societal perceptions of suicide, and the necessity of breaking the stigma associated with it.
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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