Rhizome Post #1 | Yolanda Cowan

I enjoyed the way that I could relate to Stranger Than Wal-Mart: 3 moments, 3 images | Cora Bryan about her moments with her children. I, too, have children and share in such moments. She described wonderful moments she experienced with each one of her children. My favorite one that I could relate to the most was number two "Quinn." She told of holding her young daughter at a time when she was ill and caring for her, being emotionally drained, and wanting to help her.

I felt such a strong connection to her feeling sleep deprived and worn out. I also connected to the image of her holding her daughter and shedding tears, if only to help. I experienced a similar situation with a child of my own, finding myself in a hospital holding his lifeless body, totally and completely scared, unable to cry at first; then non-stop crying. This brought back memories for me and it's always comforting to know that other mother's have experienced situations of their own that I can relate to.

When others read my work, I want them to be able to feel what is being written about. I want them to have the feelings I had in the situation to which I am writing about. I want others to have to think and imagine when they read my writings.