Out today in The Chronicle of Higher Education, my official coming-out as bereaved. www.chronicle.com/article/canc... - ThreadSky

leahrabrams.bsky.social • 9 days ago

Out today in The Chronicle of Higher Education, my official coming-out as bereaved.

https://www.chronicle.com/article/cancer-grief-and-academic-life

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mattadiemer.bsky.social•5 days ago

This was beautifully written, moving, and brave. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

leahrabrams.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thank you Matt. (And for Andrew's sake, I would be remiss if I didn't add, Go Blue!)

orinkerr.bsky.social•3 days ago

Beautiful essay. Thank you for writing it.

leahrabrams.bsky.social•2 days ago

Thank you, Orin

acara333.bsky.social•9 days ago

Thank you for sharing Leah. May Andrew's memory be a blessing. He was such a positive force in our grad program and I'll always remember how friendly and welcoming he was to me as a first year student ❤️

leahrabrams.bsky.social•9 days ago

That's such a sweet memory, Ally. He was a positive force indeed

leahrabrams.bsky.social•9 days ago

This essay tells the personal story of losing my husband Andrew to cancer while starting on the tenure track. It peels back the curtain on an experience people often consider private or say they “can’t imagine”

leahrabrams.bsky.social•9 days ago

I hope it inspires us all to reflect on how a culture that asks people not to bring their losses into the workplace may hinder healing, drive out talented scholars, and prevent enriching opportunities for learning and connection in the classroom and in research.

leahrabrams.bsky.social•9 days ago

What the essay doesn't do is tell you a lot about Andrew. I've written about him extensively in the past few years, and I hope it all sees the light of publication one day.🤞

For now - he was brilliant and vibrant. His love shaped me and fuels me. I miss him tremendously.

leahrabrams.bsky.social•9 days ago

TL;DR -- Taylor Swift wrote I Can Do It With A Broken Heart just for me.

DM if you hit a paywall and want a copy of the essay.

https://www.chronicle.com/article/cancer-grief-and-academic-life

spattersearch.bsky.social•9 days ago

Leah, thank you for sharing your story. Academia is a tough place to grieve. I hope you are taking good care. Keeping you in my heart and thoughts.

leahrabrams.bsky.social•9 days ago

Thanks Sarah. Junior leave is the truest academic self care

andreatilstra.bsky.social•9 days ago

Leah, this is beautifully written. Thank you for sharing your story💛

leahrabrams.bsky.social•9 days ago

Thanks Andrea

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