Sarah Jones Fell Out of Love With America. Her New Play Takes It to Counseling
Writer and actress Sarah Jones explores her complex, evolving relationship with the United States through a new play that frames the country as a partner in counseling. She reflects on the contrast between the American ideals she was raised with and the systemic issues she has witnessed.
Why it matters
The piece offers a cultural critique of American identity and the experience of marginalized groups, reflecting broader societal conversations about patriotism and social justice.
For much of my life, I was in one of those relationships that feels too good to be true, and I couldn’t let it go. As a writer and actress, I’ve always been great at projecting my magical versions of others onto them, so instead of scrutinizing some of the flags that were there from the beginning, I let myself believe in what has now become one of the biggest heartbreaks of my life.
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