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continually thrown out of the nest

Hi. I’m resharing this across all subs because it’s been another 3 years since my mother died. I revisit my writings on grief to see where I am and to…

Jan 16 • Amy Turn Sharp

This is not a spell

Jan 12 • Amy Turn Sharp

This is a spell

Jan 7 • Amy Turn Sharp

Well, my friends, the time has come

Dec 19, 2025 • Amy Turn Sharp

surgery center rambles

Keith is in surgery right now, and I’m in the overly holiday-decorated hospital waiting room with other worried loved ones.

Dec 18, 2025 • Amy Turn Sharp

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probably everything revolves around grief and someone said it is just love with nowhere to go and I think they are fucking spot on

Jan 17, 2022 • Amy Turn Sharp

Jan 20, 2022 • Amy Turn Sharp

Like a portal maybe? We are going through a portal.

Jan 23, 2023 • Amy Turn Sharp

Jun 9, 2024 • Amy Turn Sharp

Recent posts

MUTHA Magazine essay

I’m still in bed.

Dec 17, 2025 • Amy Turn Sharp

Journal with me

PROMPTS for DECEMBER

Dec 7, 2025 • Amy Turn Sharp

how to show someone you love a good time in the car while they drive you to thanksgiving dinner

Read Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris to them.

Nov 27, 2025 • Amy Turn Sharp

Warm Hands

Warm Hands

Poems, essays & spells from ATS. Think of it as a creative well, always here for the thirsty. Philosophy and love, too. Get a free poetry workshop with paid subscription.

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