I Was There In The Room

[Anita]

This was by far my favourite part of this amazing book. It was very raw and powerful. I am a mother and I think that mothers will react to this and be moved in a particular way. Having said that I think that many people, both men and women, will come away after reading this monologue being deeply affected.
I would love to hear your thoughts OSS.

[Cassandra]

Hi Anita,

This is actually the monologue I performed when I did this production in undergraduate. I have always loved the raw appreciation of what is so frequently called a disgusting experience.

[Ross]

it was very moving I agree probably the most touching of the Essays.

[MeerderWörter]

It was definitely touching, but still, so far, having not finished the book so far, for me, the one monologue that moved me the most was the one referencing rape.

[Stephanie]

I am new to this group, And new to this type of literature so this book has been quite an adventure. I'm painfully sensitive and empathic so reading this book, thus far, has been incredibly uncomfortable and painful for me, yet I haven't been able to put it down. While this book has been very emotional and moving, I hadn't cried in a positive way until I read this monologue. It's what makes me feel most connected to this work, and it made me feel powerful and strong and deeply understood. I did all these things- I sacrificed and cried and tore in half and for the first time, I don't just feel glad that I got through it, I feel empowered. Favorite one thus far. :)

[Anita]

Thank you for sharing, Stephanie. I also cried from deep emotion and happiness.

[Anita]

Cassandra, it must have been quite an experience to perform this. It is likely something that will stay with you for a long time.

[Laure]

This monologue was harder for me to read than the one about rape... I don't like what this says about me.

[MeerderWörter]

Laure wrote: "This monologue was harder for me to read than the one about rape... I don't like what this says about me."

I must say the hardest one for me was the one about rape, followed by the one about the girl who happened to not have a vagina.
I can't understand how you can think of a birth as something else than a bloody issue.