14 Comments
author

Thank you Dori! We were in our own worlds back in the 80's, right? I love learning more about you too.

Expand full comment
Sep 5, 2022Liked by Sari Botton, Lisa Williamson Rosenberg

Elegantly written, uplifting piece. I am wondering where your parents moved to that had so many mixed race children?

Expand full comment
Sep 5, 2022Liked by Sari Botton, Lisa Williamson Rosenberg

Thank you for sharing your story, Lisa. It shows yet another perspective that American's need to consider. I remember feeling sad for two mixed race children in my elementary school during the 50s. I'm happy your life turned out better. Onward in the fight to keep the government out of our personal business. Best wishes for your new book!

Expand full comment
Sep 5, 2022Liked by Sari Botton, Lisa Williamson Rosenberg

My, how little we knew about one another during HS, Lisa! Grateful to know you better now through your poignant stories. 💗

Expand full comment
Sep 5, 2022Liked by Sari Botton, Lisa Williamson Rosenberg

A dimension I hadn't considered...thoughtfully recounted!

Expand full comment
Sep 5, 2022Liked by Sari Botton, Lisa Williamson Rosenberg

A fortunate life, due to wise parents with truth be told .. Gently read, beautifully written. Thank you

Expand full comment
Sep 5, 2022Liked by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg

Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your experience. This is a beautifully written essay. As a woman who relinquished a child rather than parent, this quote struck a chord: “She did what all women should have the right to do: prioritize her life, her relationship, and take into consideration the emotional wellbeing of my cell-cluster sibling, whose life would most likely have been miserable.” This is also a timely piece considering the current state of access to abortion and women’s health care in the US.

Expand full comment

I loved this

Expand full comment
Sep 5, 2022Liked by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg

🙏 Thanks for sharing this story, which puts into clearer context the era in which I was born. I will share the link next. Sat. In my newsletter Eulipion Outpost, jeanvengua.substack.com

Expand full comment
Sep 5, 2022Liked by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg

A compelling, loving & thought-provoking piece. Thank you for sharing it!

Expand full comment