Poetry Off the Shelf

My Alleged Accident

Mar 11, 2023
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ANECDOTE

The Accident

  • Janine Joseph was in a car accident in 2008, causing significant memory loss.
  • This event interrupted her work on her first poetry collection, Driving Without a License.
INSIGHT

Memory and Storytelling

  • Janine Joseph's memory loss made her question the reliability of her memories.
  • Recalling memories felt like retelling stories, lacking the original emotional core.
ANECDOTE

Post-Accident Confusion

  • After the accident, Janine Joseph experienced a continuous loop of confusion and fragmented memories.
  • Past and present selves intertwined, including worries about her undocumented status.
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