October: Sleepless

“For twelve days in March, I lay in bed and watched the sky brighten, the gentle but inevitable tap of a new day. This kind of insomnia was familiar to me. Those living with grief know the particular sleeplessness it engenders—so nonnegotiable, so immune to warm milk and narcotics. Typical insomnia has an apologetic feel, like it doesn't want to be here any more than you do. Like it known you have a big day tomorrow but it can't help itself." (Sloan Crosley)

We all have stories of long nights peppered with constant interruption or endless stretches filled with restless energy. This month, we are exploring our relationship with sleeplessness—whether it stems from anxiety, grief, anticipation, or even excitement. What does the quiet of night reveal to you? How do you cope with those inescapable hours when the world is still, but your mind is racing? Write about your sleepless nights and the emotions or memories that surface in those solitary hours.

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Posts are due at midnight PST on Wednesday, October 16th. Alyssa will email participants on Thursday, October 17th. The blog hop will go live at 8 AM EST on Friday, October 18th.

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