Hello my dears! Time for a little twitter chat about a chronic not cureable life based on John Green’s beautiful book, “Turtles All The Way Down.” #everythinghappens
His main character Aza opens with this line that shapes much of the narrative, “You think you’re the painter, but you’re the canvas” (2).
Do you ever feel that way? How much control do you feel you have over your life? #everythinghappens
Control is a drug and we’re all hooked. But what about those of us who don’t fit the neat narrative of sick to healed? How do you live with the uncertainty of your mental, physical, emotional health? #EverythingHappens
One of John's characters, Daisy counters Aza and offers that we may not get to pick the painting of our life, but we pick the frame. Does this feel true? #everythinghappens
This book gives an account of a life that is chronic not curable. There may not always be answers but there is a “loaves and fishes” multiplication of love.
“Love is both how you become a person and why.” What loves animate your purpose and personhood? #EverythingHappens
When I spoke with John, I asked what his book can teach us about being a better parent, friend, or caregiver to someone with mental illness. His response? To love. To reassure (without lying). To be present (without trying to fix). What advice would you add? #EverythingHappens
Friends, this was SO MUCH FUN. Thanks for joining me for this twitter chat & for your kindness to each other. I have to step away but if you haven’t, listen in on my conversation with #JohnGreen.
His insights into his own OCD and the loves that animate our lives blew me away. You might like it too. 😊#everythinghappens
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