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Definitely very powerful, Eliza!

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I love the continuing conversation you’re having with your mother and her art and thought through these objects. ‘Diving into my mother’s wreck’ (such a resonant phrase) and finding meaning, connections and perspective.

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Thank you, Sasha

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Thank you for pointing me to this wonderful essay, Eliza. Goodness, yes! Tracey Emin had nothing on your mum!

My parents’ bed was not used as a bed after about 1975, so you can imagine the excavation that went on to unearth it after they died. I felt emotional seeing that room stripped back, remembering nights as a child when I was scared and would cuddle in between my mum and dad.

So pleased to discover your writing in memory of your mum.

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It’s such an emotional journey. I can only imagine.

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Brilliant and true and resonant--thank you for this memorable piece, Eliza.

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Thank you Joan

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So many images and emotions! Thank you!

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Thank you Maura

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Eliza, thank you so much for the deep insights and beautiful, thoughtful writing.

Love from Phyllis

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Wow. So deeply wise in connecting so many pieces. Bravo Eliza!

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Beautiful. Powerful. (And educational!)

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I am so happy find out more details about your Mom ( my cousin)

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