Mar 30, 2022
She doesn't know who you are, Jonathan. But I hope she will spend some time studying your work.
Of course, who hasn't been hurt? What are the reasons Stephen writes? Money. But isn't he presenting his pain? Our (a writer’s) pain and emotion is not barred from our work typically. But to pat us on the head and say "poor thing, you have issues" is trying to neutralize the content.
Her writing and approach is familiar to me. I can see me (of the past) taking passionate stances like this. And I am certain I have. Christian women are trained to think and behave like this.