Ellison, Courtney, authorThompson, Deborah, advisorLevy, EJ, committee memberAoki, Eric, committee member2021-01-112023-01-082020https://hdl.handle.net/10217/219502A collection of personal essays that explore the concept of fragmentation and its effects on memory. This collection challenges the belief that life is experienced in a linear way, and instead suggests that conceptually it is a series of moments from which we make meaning by finding connections. This collection also explores the significance of using fragmentation to write about life, memory, trauma, healing, thinking, and learning.born digitalmasters thesesengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.elementsmemorycreative nonfictiontraumafragmentationTextAccess is limited to the Colorado State University community only.