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Sue Cauhape's avatar

This story is so visceral, to shape-shift when faced with undefinable fear and disgust, is a capacity I wish I had whenever faced with these situations. And we've all had them. Strangely, it seems that the sexual urge in men also shifts them into animals. A variety of species from snakes to bears to foxes and everything in-between. I guess when two people finally join in a sexual-spiritual bonding, it's perhaps that their spirit animals were the same or so similar as to be complatable. I don't know. This is a fascinating concept to me. Thank you Claire.

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Claire Polders's avatar

Thank you, Sue. I like the idea of two people shapeshifting and finding a compatible match. It's surely true that we react to one another and make adjustments in who we are and how we behave depending on the company.

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Karen Gordon's avatar

I love this Claire. On your behalf and in sisterhood, Fuck those assholes. And…your writing is potent. Thank you for sharing this here.

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Claire Polders's avatar

Thank you, Karen!

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Lucy Hearne Keane's avatar

Thanks Claire for this brave writing. Looking at your book recommendations I see we have very similar tastes as I have read quite a few of them.

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Claire Polders's avatar

Thanks, Lucy!

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Jean Nelson's avatar

If you need a muscled, eye-piercing, thick-hoofed horse, I’m available. Seemingly calm, my discernment pivots me easily and lightening fast toward a possible danger. Strong kicks. Ready for an ICE encounter. I’ll bring a halter and leg locks.

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Claire Polders's avatar

You had me at "thick-hoofed"! Thanks, Jean.

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Brent Hartinger's avatar

I wish it was fiction. 😕

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Claire Polders's avatar

Thanks. Me, too!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

A) I'm sorry any of that happened to you and B) powerful vignette of figuring out how that little girl grew stronger.

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Claire Polders's avatar

Thank you, Michael!

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