What a beautiful reflection on the never-ending worry that comes along with motherhood. Keaton sounds like a delightful young man who's lucky to have such a devoted mom. Happy Mother's Day to you!
I wrote a 2-part article: How do I make sense of grief, purpose, pressure, and all these publishing possibilities, on the fifth anniversary of two birthdays?
Are you aware/Have you embraced admin responsibilities of publishing?
I assessed and recalibrated my messy discombobulated thinking and expectations. Also, Part 2 I share important facts about Substack fees, UK tax considerations and info on in-app payments. I hope something helps others.
This week I wrote a “Dear John” letter to a difficult friendship; a letter about hurt, and a reflection on my own behavior in and out of platonic relationships.
This week I wrote a post about a recent writing retreat and what it taught me about remembering who I am on my own, apart from being a wife and mother and dementia caregiver.
I love this reflection. Reminds me that we are always there, even when buried by the heavy blankets of life. Kind of like the buds of spring buried under the earth in winter.
Looking forward to reading through the shares. Over on Threadstack where I share fiber arts and crafts, I shared a creative exercise of putting intentional mistakes into your craft project as a way of releasing perfection. When we practice letting go in craft, it teaches us we can let go in other areas of life. https://open.substack.com/pub/threadstackcommunity/p/letting-go-exercise-for-fiber-artists
@Beth Kempton wrote a great sentence about the tension between taking care of yourself and engaging in the world: " We cannot exist only in the vicinity of crisis or still point. We have to know both the suffering of the outer world and calm in the inner world to process and cope with difficult things." I hear you Amy + Nan!
Today is Mother's Day which can be tender for many, me included. My mum has dementia and I am her sole caregiver. I am also childless, not by choice. It made me think about “mothering” and how much of it I have done and do. It isn't bound to biology or a specific life stage.
Today I posted some thoughts about practicing self-compassion in motherhood; specifically, that we should do it for ourselves and not only because it benefits others (even though it does!)
I wrote this week about avocado sandwiches and how they bring "this time last year" to the surface and an exercise in memorization last week in committing a poem to memory.
I didn't write a lot this week - except for notes to my congresspeople, emails to doctors, to do lists, and drafts/scraps/wonderings that may or may not go anywhere - but I did share this "productivity hack" Note in the midst of decluttering/procrastination in my home office :) https://substack.com/@robinlavoie/note/c-114193584
“If you feel like an outsider — you just haven’t met your tribe yet. There are people out there whose hearts will feel like home….”
Thank you to John Mark Green for this wonderful reminder and thanks to Beth Kempton and Suleika Jaouad and Sarah Fay - SW@W for helping me find mine.
https://substack.com/@kaarinsmith/note/c-116051184
This is beautiful Kaarin, I can relate to this at times and I am so happy for you to feel you have found that, and here as well!
This week I wrote a series of haiku for women who swear. We need them! https://open.substack.com/pub/kdbonville/p/haiku-for-women-who-swear?r=4e5q4&utm_medium=ios
Yes, yes and yes!
That gave me a laugh!
This week I wrote about what it's been like to have a son with a heart defect.
https://open.substack.com/pub/distractedbyprettythings/p/my-son-has-a-heart-defect?r=43tgx8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
As a parent as well, I can't imagine how hard it would be not to smother.
I fail. I smother. But he’s gracious about it.
What a beautiful reflection on the never-ending worry that comes along with motherhood. Keaton sounds like a delightful young man who's lucky to have such a devoted mom. Happy Mother's Day to you!
Thank you! He is delightful, but I am definitely the lucky one!
Great post!
My Wednesday essay is about the difference between being an introvert and isolating: https://nantepper.com/p/hey-nan-whered-you-go
And my podcast essay is about my rescue pup, Maisy and what she's taught me about radical acceptance. https://nantepper.com/p/a-daily-dose-of-radical-acceptance-dd8
Thank you for doing this every week, Jessica. It's very supportive! xo
Hello lovely folks - thanks Jessica
I wrote a 2-part article: How do I make sense of grief, purpose, pressure, and all these publishing possibilities, on the fifth anniversary of two birthdays?
😳 Part 1: Past and Present Grief Discombobulates this Publisher's Purpose.: https://www.carermentor.com/p/past-and-present-grief-discombobulates
💡 Part 2: "Realignment (Head-Heart-Gut) with a Publisher's Hat On." https://www.carermentor.com/p/realignment-head-heart-gut-with-a
Are you aware/Have you embraced admin responsibilities of publishing?
I assessed and recalibrated my messy discombobulated thinking and expectations. Also, Part 2 I share important facts about Substack fees, UK tax considerations and info on in-app payments. I hope something helps others.
This week I wrote a “Dear John” letter to a difficult friendship; a letter about hurt, and a reflection on my own behavior in and out of platonic relationships.
https://modernstrength.substack.com/p/dear-old-friend
Yes! I love a letter. And this--how good to recognize the benefits of letting go.
This week I wrote a post about a recent writing retreat and what it taught me about remembering who I am on my own, apart from being a wife and mother and dementia caregiver.
https://open.substack.com/pub/msmiddler/p/retreat?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3gdcc
I love this reflection. Reminds me that we are always there, even when buried by the heavy blankets of life. Kind of like the buds of spring buried under the earth in winter.
I wrote about how reading lit that reflects my heritage has me rediscovering myself through my own (inner) writing. https://surviveyourstory.substack.com/p/finding-ourselves-in-writing
After reading your essay I’m pondering “Do I only read what I know/like?” Great point.
It’s easy to get cozy! And there’s nothing wrong with reading what we love. A stretch is always a good exercise. 😃 Thank you for reading!
Looking forward to reading through the shares. Over on Threadstack where I share fiber arts and crafts, I shared a creative exercise of putting intentional mistakes into your craft project as a way of releasing perfection. When we practice letting go in craft, it teaches us we can let go in other areas of life. https://open.substack.com/pub/threadstackcommunity/p/letting-go-exercise-for-fiber-artists
This week, my nipples weighed in on Glennon-gate - was she "bullied off Substack or did she enter the arena too grandiosely?
https://amygabrielle.substack.com/p/an-open-letter-from-my-nipples-to-df6
I loved this post! xo
Thank you so much Nan! Trump fuckery has got me really down lately. Currently isolating and taking care of Henry's basic needs. Love you 🥰❤️
I hear you. Isolating is a good temporary measure, but not a long time solution, right? Here if you want vent! xo Love you, too, Amele!
@Beth Kempton wrote a great sentence about the tension between taking care of yourself and engaging in the world: " We cannot exist only in the vicinity of crisis or still point. We have to know both the suffering of the outer world and calm in the inner world to process and cope with difficult things." I hear you Amy + Nan!
That's beautiful. What a sentence. WOW.
Today is Mother's Day which can be tender for many, me included. My mum has dementia and I am her sole caregiver. I am also childless, not by choice. It made me think about “mothering” and how much of it I have done and do. It isn't bound to biology or a specific life stage.
What if mothering wasn’t just about raising children—but about raising consciousness, nurturing possibility, and holding space for others to grow? https://substack.com/@heidilescanec/note/c-116285744
Today I posted some thoughts about practicing self-compassion in motherhood; specifically, that we should do it for ourselves and not only because it benefits others (even though it does!)
https://open.substack.com/pub/agroomes/p/self-compassion-in-motherhood-is?r=30pxzo&utm_medium=ios
I wrote this week about avocado sandwiches and how they bring "this time last year" to the surface and an exercise in memorization last week in committing a poem to memory.
https://illustratedlife.substack.com/p/pink-shirts-in-the-garden-mothers-day-memorizing-recuerdo-millay
This week I wrote my first mindful Monday post. May change the name - not sure yet🤔 but I wanted to say something about being. Intentional and minimal. We don’t need EVERYTHING, all the stuff, all the time. https://open.substack.com/pub/thewriteremedy/p/greek-mythology-and-mental-decluttering?r=1zwyro&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
I didn't write a lot this week - except for notes to my congresspeople, emails to doctors, to do lists, and drafts/scraps/wonderings that may or may not go anywhere - but I did share this "productivity hack" Note in the midst of decluttering/procrastination in my home office :) https://substack.com/@robinlavoie/note/c-114193584