This is a blog post on Substack by Eleanor Kang, titled "slipping through my fingers". It is a personal essay about the author's experiences growing up as a reader and the feelings of displacement she experienced due to frequent moves.  She explores the concept of "hiraeth", a Welsh word for a deep homesickness, and the way she found solace in books and her love for reading.  The post also reflects on the lasting impact of childhood memories and the ways we find home in relationships and our own memories. 


Slipping Through My Fingers - Postcards by Elle

This Substack post, titled "The Quiet Grief of Growing Up", explores the author's feelings about the uncertainties of adulthood and the desire to explore multiple paths in life. The author uses Sylvia Plath's metaphor of a fig tree with many branches to describe the vast possibilities and anxieties they feel. They acknowledge the grief and fear associated with growing up while emphasizing the importance of embracing change, accepting multiple desires, and finding hope in the journey. 
