Their Language and Their Bodies Appear in My Poems: Talking with Emily Pérez & Nancy Reddy

"Overall, my caregiving has really enhanced my creative life, more than it’s constrained it."

First, some updates:

• Last week, for Slate, I wrote about how American mothers got so "touched out"—and how the expectations of American motherhood reflect the wider culture of assault and misogyny. I hope you’ll give it a read.

• There are still a few spots left in my 1-day seminar on writing essays that move conversations, hosted through Catapult; you can …