New Substack!

It’s been a very long time since my last post. I just wanted to share that I’m heading over to Substack to try out something new.

photo by Kris Faatz, 2024

My Substack is called “A Place to Stand” and draws on my experience as a trauma survivor. Here’s a short excerpt from my first column:

“In the coming weeks and months, many of us are likely to need practice staying grounded. I know how easy it is to feel lost and powerless in an environment where there’s constant chaos, noise, and danger. At the same time, if we’re going to take care of ourselves and each other, we have to keep ourselves anchored.

I’m a writer and storyteller. As such, I believe deeply in the power of words. Not necessarily as a tool for pushback against someone who can’t hear you, but as a way to reconnect with yourself. In my posts here, I’ll offer meditations and thought exercises which I hope will help with the following:

1. Creating mental space: giving yourself a respite from chaos

2. Establishing strong self-compassion: being an ally for yourself

3. Remembering who you are: staying connected with what matters to you and why”

If you’d like to read the whole post, you can subscribe for free at this link. Hope to see you over there!