Hi Kerri, this post and your last one reminded me of Sartre's Why Write and Adorno's Commitment. Art is such a powerful way of bearing witness, especially when it comes from artists with a platform and authority, such as yourselves, or ordinary people who are voiceless alone but powerful when they join together. I recently did my Masters in Literatures of Engagement, because I believe that the words we write and speak should serve not just as entertainment, but to educate, and speak out for what matters. So I am very much here for this. I'm sorry you have lost followers for taking a stance, but that says more about them than you. 💕
Kerri a Chara, this follower and great admirer for the beauty, realness & necessity of your words isn’t going anywhere. I am beyond grateful for you & your work, stay strong amidst this storm xx
I'm new to your Substack and this post has made me even more happy to have subscribed. Some days I lose conviction and energy, and I find that on those days simply beating yourself up with "you can't lose energy because the people in Palestine don't have that privilege!" doesn't necessarily help you to come unstuck. Words and work like yours are what helps us to regenerate and keep going. The other day, someone who I've known a long time who has never held the arts in much esteem said to me "I think now that the arts are the only way out." Grateful to you for sharing 🤍
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Hi Kerri, this post and your last one reminded me of Sartre's Why Write and Adorno's Commitment. Art is such a powerful way of bearing witness, especially when it comes from artists with a platform and authority, such as yourselves, or ordinary people who are voiceless alone but powerful when they join together. I recently did my Masters in Literatures of Engagement, because I believe that the words we write and speak should serve not just as entertainment, but to educate, and speak out for what matters. So I am very much here for this. I'm sorry you have lost followers for taking a stance, but that says more about them than you. 💕
Kerri a Chara, this follower and great admirer for the beauty, realness & necessity of your words isn’t going anywhere. I am beyond grateful for you & your work, stay strong amidst this storm xx
I'm new to your Substack and this post has made me even more happy to have subscribed. Some days I lose conviction and energy, and I find that on those days simply beating yourself up with "you can't lose energy because the people in Palestine don't have that privilege!" doesn't necessarily help you to come unstuck. Words and work like yours are what helps us to regenerate and keep going. The other day, someone who I've known a long time who has never held the arts in much esteem said to me "I think now that the arts are the only way out." Grateful to you for sharing 🤍
So grateful for your words, as always. 🤍
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Well said.
I’m so grateful for your writing, your care and your powerful words in the midst of these distressing times. Míle buíochas!
I am here Kerri. I am here. 💚