Kathy Fagan

Kathy Fagan, an esteemed poet and co-founder of Ohio State's MFA program, delves into the emotional complexities of caregiving. She shares her personal journey with the dualities of love and loss while caring for an aging parent with dementia. Fagan discusses how writing serves as a therapeutic tool to process grief and embrace difficult emotions. The conversation also explores the nuances of trust in relationships and highlights the importance of attentiveness and curiosity in creativity and life.