Thank you Amanda!! Was so surprised to see your mention of my question. I love your note taking idea. On it! In addition, right after my mother died in Feb. ‘23 I started making a list, and have kept adding to it, of *positive* things (scenes, anecdotes) I remembered about her. From my childhood or young adulthood or even more recently. That list is important because there are, unfortunately, a number of painful things to remember too. Complicated, yes.
Although worth noting that changing the title of a post doesn't change the "slug" or the URL, so any links to it are still good. Good to bear in mind with SEO.
Thank you for fleshing out your thoughts and perspectives even more! I did go back and change the title of my piece, added a little footnote for more context, and I feel so good about it. Like an even bigger exhale from the original publishing. And to your point on difficult and complex things taking time, I couldn’t agree more. The essay that I had brought to Ask An editor didn’t come out until over a year after the event I wrote about. And another piece that was so healing for me was ten years after the tragic event. I love the reminder of time and the permission to change even once something is out there. 🫶🏻
I’ve realized that the biggest takeaway, especially since this is a new and ever changing platform, is to engage. As cheesy as it sounds, commenting and talking amongst peers goes a long way. Best of all, you might meet a new friend or two while introducing yourself to the class!
Such smart and useful insights, as ever, Amanda. Thank you!
Love this deep dive into the AMA questions!
Thank you Amanda!! Was so surprised to see your mention of my question. I love your note taking idea. On it! In addition, right after my mother died in Feb. ‘23 I started making a list, and have kept adding to it, of *positive* things (scenes, anecdotes) I remembered about her. From my childhood or young adulthood or even more recently. That list is important because there are, unfortunately, a number of painful things to remember too. Complicated, yes.
Thanks, great stuff!
Although worth noting that changing the title of a post doesn't change the "slug" or the URL, so any links to it are still good. Good to bear in mind with SEO.
Thank you for fleshing out your thoughts and perspectives even more! I did go back and change the title of my piece, added a little footnote for more context, and I feel so good about it. Like an even bigger exhale from the original publishing. And to your point on difficult and complex things taking time, I couldn’t agree more. The essay that I had brought to Ask An editor didn’t come out until over a year after the event I wrote about. And another piece that was so healing for me was ten years after the tragic event. I love the reminder of time and the permission to change even once something is out there. 🫶🏻
I’ve realized that the biggest takeaway, especially since this is a new and ever changing platform, is to engage. As cheesy as it sounds, commenting and talking amongst peers goes a long way. Best of all, you might meet a new friend or two while introducing yourself to the class!