Aimee Liu (@aimeeliu): "In a remarkable bit of Substack synchronicity, @Betsy Cornwell posted this gorgeous essay the other day on being Held— the theme of my Mother’s Day writing prompt! https://betsycornwell.substack.com/p/i-am-held?r=12877t&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm

Make money doing the work you believe in

In a remarkable bit of Substack synchronicity, Betsy Cornwell posted this gorgeous essay the other day on being Held— the theme of my Mother’s Day writing prompt!

I Am Held

This essay was published in the Summer 2020 issue of Parabola Magazine. Parabola closed its doors in 2025 after fifty years. I’m sharing some of my writing for them here on Substack.

Friday Tea

Aimee Liu

As you contemplate the image, consider what it meant to be held by your mother when you were younger. Ask yourself:

mfalore.com/p/writing-prompt-held

May 4

3:13 PM

Make money doing the work you believe in

I Am Held

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