If Oklahoma and I were married, our relationship status would be “complicated”. Pregnant with our second daughter, I fled the state two decades ago on an oppressively hot September day, husband and toddler in tow. Oklahoma is where I met my husband and where I became a mom.
Poignant writing. I’ve never been to Oklahoma, yet reading about it in a style infused with such personal candour provides more layers and depth than any description of the place ever could. Appreciate the write up — safe travels and thanks for sharing Christina
Lovely writing. I have a complex relationship with Oklahoma too. My parents are buried there, and I have so many sweet memories of my grand-parents there. But the state seems to be buying into the idea of performative cruelty towards all those that are different from the norm (at least the politicians are, I'm not sure the majority of the people of the state are that cruel). It's painful to see. The same thing is happening to Iowa, where I grew up - a place I once loved.
Poignant writing. I’ve never been to Oklahoma, yet reading about it in a style infused with such personal candour provides more layers and depth than any description of the place ever could. Appreciate the write up — safe travels and thanks for sharing Christina
Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for reading!
We will miss you in NH, looking forward to hearing about your travels. Safe road tripping….
I'll miss you too! Thank you for the kind words.
Lovely writing. I have a complex relationship with Oklahoma too. My parents are buried there, and I have so many sweet memories of my grand-parents there. But the state seems to be buying into the idea of performative cruelty towards all those that are different from the norm (at least the politicians are, I'm not sure the majority of the people of the state are that cruel). It's painful to see. The same thing is happening to Iowa, where I grew up - a place I once loved.
Performative cruelty is accurate. It's a weapon to maintain political and religious power. Those institutions are failing everyday people.