Once a big loss has happened it is part of the picture forever. Not something you "get over." While each loss has felt specific, one thing I miss with each loss is entirely selfish, I miss the way a particular… — Victoria Redel Copy Share Image
I'm pretty afraid of death. People have told me that they're not afraid, but I certainly am. The things of the world matter to… — Victoria Redel Copy Share Image
My mother had a life-altering stroke when I was nineteen and she died when I was twenty-three. I'm now older than my mother when… — Victoria Redel Copy Share Image
Art Objects is important not only as a plea to the public to read serious literature and to read it seriously, but it is… — Victoria Redel Copy Share Image
I believe we all have lists of shame. Long lists. We live with our constellation of shames quite privately. But they weigh us down.… — Victoria Redel Copy Share Image
I love secrets. Here's a bunch of people who think they know each other over a long period of time. And they do. And… — Victoria Redel Copy Share Image
Once a big loss has happened it is part of the picture forever. Not something you "get over." While each loss has felt specific,… — Victoria Redel Copy Share Image
Oh, for that remarkable and complex economy of motherhood. Those back and forth generosities-where one day a mom ferries the kids to the swim… — Victoria Redel Copy Share Image
“Sometimes I think we need to tell our stories more than anyone needs to hear our stories. Maybe just so that anticipation or happiness… — Victoria Redel Copy Share Image