The Intuitive Pulse: An Introduction to the Forum.

This article introduces a forum on autoethnography as a research method, featuring personal stories written by autoethnographers in response to Carolyn Ellis. The authors explore the significance of listening and being present in relationships, particularly during times of grief and loss. They delve into the complexities of time, identity, and the impact of relationships on personal growth. The forum encourages readers to reflect on their own experiences and relationships while suspending time. It is a dialogue between two authors discussing the forum's themes of relationships, grief, identity, breath, time, and presence, emphasizing the importance of being present in the moment and valuing relationships. The authors invite readers to engage with the forum in any order and connect their own stories to those shared. They also encourage readers to respond to the authors or contribute their own autoethnographies for future issues of Women & Language. [Extracted from the article]