SARAH OCKLER

Sarah Ockler's writing delves into the profound complexities of human emotion, often focusing on themes of love, loss, and the cathartic power of tears. Her words capture the raw intensity of grief and the physical toll it takes on the body and spirit. In her poignant observation, 'Weeping is not the same thing as crying. It takes your whole body to weep, and when it's over, you feel like you don't have any bones left to hold you up,' Ockler distinguishes between mere tears and the full-bodied experience of weeping. This distinction underscores her nuanced understanding of how deeply sorrow can penetrate, leaving one physically and emotionally spent.