By Allison K Williams A writer friend had an essay rejected fourteen times. It dealt beautifully with the journey of her abusive father’s dementia, and recognizing that her now-caring relationship was with a different person. Gorgeous sentences. Weep-worthy ending with a powerful image. Also: 3,200 words, braided lyric essay, submitted to parenting and lifestyle websites […]

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