Dronme...this is a masterpiece. A raw excruciating, comforting song like story, that made me laugh through tears, nod in agreement, pause with the pain of loss, and tingle at the thought of falling in love..there is a saying that to be great, to be a "genius" is a painful task, with sleepless nights, fever dreams of beauty and terror, and a searching for completeness. Your writing makes a strong case for this concept. You impacted me deeply, and to read your work is like visiting a beautiful vista point as the sunsets, intensely gorgeous and left for wanting..
I just discovered your page today, I've been following you for a while now and am struck by your words and how my struggles feel very similar to your own. Mixed black bodies on our different sort of journeys -for me I am 5 months into a 7 month solo journey currently alone in the desert after being overseas, and soon to return to the place I first traveled where a member of my chosen family is waiting for me. I broke away from home after holding myself back for the sake of holding up each of my family members in their own issues, and through all I've gone through I'm finally making peace with giving up control and letting them sort through their own issues. Unfortunately that has also come with the toll of mourning the living. As desperately as I want to drop everything and carry my father through the weight of his hardships in his mind, I simply can't sacrifice myself in the process. Though also through all of this I have never felt more connected to my ancestors -who even in my grandparents generation were nomads, and the farther I push away from what I know and how alone I might actually literally be I feel that much more grounded in sense of place and within myself which I is a gift I am very grateful to have been given. I admire your relationship with your grandmother, I never had that through blood by have come across elders and mentors who have taken me in along the way and one I am very close to returning to. I've always wished for a way to express these thoughts but have pulled away from the performativity of sharing on social media so I would also like to thank you for introducing me to this platform where I can also try to do so as authentically as possible. You are an incredibly beautiful writer and I am inspired by the way in which you approach life and your vulnerability. I wish you peace and healing they will always come in time much love (sorry this is so long I would've messaged you directly if I knew how)
I'm in the last third of Girlhood right now and this story could've been written on a few sheets of paper and slipped right between those pages, with no one being the wiser. I know from experience the deep embarrassment of being told you have a gift - especially if parts of that gift materialized from misery - but nonetheless, you have a gift. Can't wait to read the next thing you write.
I’m so so sorry about your grandmother and life being hard in general right now. You write beautifully and honestly I see a bestseller in your future, even if things feel a little lost right now
Dear Dronme, this is the first time I’ve read an essay of yours and it brought me so many emotions. Safe to say i Loved it. I smiled and I cried and I cried smiling. If u would ever write a book I would buy it immediately. Also, you inspired me to pick up my writing again. X
You have a way with words. I am sending you strength and understanding all the way from Bulgaria. I hope you have a good remaining time in Italy and can't wait to hear more.
Gutted and crying in the airport. I do hope to read an entire book you’ve written one day. I cherish your writing.
This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing! I’m really sorry to hear your grandmother has cancer. The bond you two share looks so special 🧡🧡🧡
Beautiful. The part where the princess handed you a plum touched me.
Dronme...this is a masterpiece. A raw excruciating, comforting song like story, that made me laugh through tears, nod in agreement, pause with the pain of loss, and tingle at the thought of falling in love..there is a saying that to be great, to be a "genius" is a painful task, with sleepless nights, fever dreams of beauty and terror, and a searching for completeness. Your writing makes a strong case for this concept. You impacted me deeply, and to read your work is like visiting a beautiful vista point as the sunsets, intensely gorgeous and left for wanting..
I wholeheartedly agree
I just discovered your page today, I've been following you for a while now and am struck by your words and how my struggles feel very similar to your own. Mixed black bodies on our different sort of journeys -for me I am 5 months into a 7 month solo journey currently alone in the desert after being overseas, and soon to return to the place I first traveled where a member of my chosen family is waiting for me. I broke away from home after holding myself back for the sake of holding up each of my family members in their own issues, and through all I've gone through I'm finally making peace with giving up control and letting them sort through their own issues. Unfortunately that has also come with the toll of mourning the living. As desperately as I want to drop everything and carry my father through the weight of his hardships in his mind, I simply can't sacrifice myself in the process. Though also through all of this I have never felt more connected to my ancestors -who even in my grandparents generation were nomads, and the farther I push away from what I know and how alone I might actually literally be I feel that much more grounded in sense of place and within myself which I is a gift I am very grateful to have been given. I admire your relationship with your grandmother, I never had that through blood by have come across elders and mentors who have taken me in along the way and one I am very close to returning to. I've always wished for a way to express these thoughts but have pulled away from the performativity of sharing on social media so I would also like to thank you for introducing me to this platform where I can also try to do so as authentically as possible. You are an incredibly beautiful writer and I am inspired by the way in which you approach life and your vulnerability. I wish you peace and healing they will always come in time much love (sorry this is so long I would've messaged you directly if I knew how)
I forgot I was reading your essay, and had somehow convinced myself I was reading a novel ?? so good, dronme!!
sending you so much love ❤️
I'm in the last third of Girlhood right now and this story could've been written on a few sheets of paper and slipped right between those pages, with no one being the wiser. I know from experience the deep embarrassment of being told you have a gift - especially if parts of that gift materialized from misery - but nonetheless, you have a gift. Can't wait to read the next thing you write.
you're a beautiful writer Dronme, truly❤
SHES A STORYTELLER🌹🌹🌹
Oh yes I’m all too familiar with unrelenting insomnia
I’m so so sorry about your grandmother and life being hard in general right now. You write beautifully and honestly I see a bestseller in your future, even if things feel a little lost right now
Keep sharing. This all feels close to the heart. Always look forward to reading more from you 🩵
Dear Dronme, this is the first time I’ve read an essay of yours and it brought me so many emotions. Safe to say i Loved it. I smiled and I cried and I cried smiling. If u would ever write a book I would buy it immediately. Also, you inspired me to pick up my writing again. X
you helped me spend ten minutes of this heatwave in a beautiful way 💛
You have a way with words. I am sending you strength and understanding all the way from Bulgaria. I hope you have a good remaining time in Italy and can't wait to hear more.
absolutely brilliant