this is why I keep my substack from family, friends and even my boyfriend. it’s my little space to be me and connect with likeminded people, and welcome different parts of myself in <3
Spot on in every single way! In the beginning, my writing beginning, not *that* beginning, I found it easier to imagine people I knew reading my blog. It helped me use my voice, rather than some formal, grammatically correct but dull and boring voice. And then, once I was established, I realised that I had begun to think 'oh, I can't say that because xx will read it'. Not because I was talking about them, just because, as you say, it might reveal a me that they were unfamiliar with. HERE though, I have discovered I can write what I want to write. I am content with what I write. And, goodness me imagine, people seem to appreciate what I write even though, or now perhaps because they don't know me. I have seen others join in as if there were a different 'me too' movement, and it makes me feel SO much better. Thank you all for being here, for reading my stuff, writing your stuff, including Kathryn, for writing this!
What a wonderful and encouraging piece!!! I love this. It’s so true: it’s so important that people can access these spaces to be their authentic selves and explore what that means 🩷🩷🩷
Amy thank you for reading and your kind words and support! I have just seen you restacked and it wont let me leave a reply under it but thankyou! I am so glad it resonated with you and think many of us feel the same xx
So much of my life summed up beautifully here ☺️ There will be people I’ll meet once and share the deepest parts of me because I feel SAFE in their presence, whereas with some people I’ve known my whole life that element just isn’t there.
Like you said, they may mean well but if the connection isn’t there it’s just not there.
Dancing is the thing that brings out the essence of ME more than anything, and those “closest” to me have no idea I even dance.
Hey Cole!! Thank you for reading! You’ve hit the nail on the head it all comes down to feeling safe and safety in expressing ourselves. I also love that you dance and it’s YOURS no one can take it away or have an opinion. You treasure it and keep it sacred and I think there is a power and beauty in that 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Love this, you are so right, this is a forum where we can write and share who we really are and for me connect with people who understand . I felt an immediate connection and as you say it’s important for us to share with ourselves who we really are. I’ve started to write ‘morning pages’ and Wooh never imagined what was inside that brain of mine, but it’s out and it feels so good 😊
Hey Allyson thanks so much for reading and I’m glad it resonated! Ooooh morning pages I’ve heard so many doing this! Is it difficult? I’ve started keeping a daily journal of free flowing thoughts but not morning pages. I’m so interested in starting 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
this is why I keep my substack from family, friends and even my boyfriend. it’s my little space to be me and connect with likeminded people, and welcome different parts of myself in <3
I totally feel this Gala and it feels even more special that it’s my little safe space 🫶🏻🫶🏻
You captured this feeling, exactly!!
Spot on in every single way! In the beginning, my writing beginning, not *that* beginning, I found it easier to imagine people I knew reading my blog. It helped me use my voice, rather than some formal, grammatically correct but dull and boring voice. And then, once I was established, I realised that I had begun to think 'oh, I can't say that because xx will read it'. Not because I was talking about them, just because, as you say, it might reveal a me that they were unfamiliar with. HERE though, I have discovered I can write what I want to write. I am content with what I write. And, goodness me imagine, people seem to appreciate what I write even though, or now perhaps because they don't know me. I have seen others join in as if there were a different 'me too' movement, and it makes me feel SO much better. Thank you all for being here, for reading my stuff, writing your stuff, including Kathryn, for writing this!
Enjoy your safe writing space you have created Helen 🫶🏻🫶🏻 and thank you for you beautiful words and for sharing ❤️❤️❤️
What a wonderful and encouraging piece!!! I love this. It’s so true: it’s so important that people can access these spaces to be their authentic selves and explore what that means 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you Andrew 🫶🏻 and thank you for sharing also that means so much you are so supportive and encouraging ❤️ I really value your feedback xx
Awww thank you!!! 🥰🥰🥰
I resonate deeply with this! You took the words out of my mouth. I love this little sanctuary corner of the internet 💗
Amy thank you for reading and your kind words and support! I have just seen you restacked and it wont let me leave a reply under it but thankyou! I am so glad it resonated with you and think many of us feel the same xx
So much of my life summed up beautifully here ☺️ There will be people I’ll meet once and share the deepest parts of me because I feel SAFE in their presence, whereas with some people I’ve known my whole life that element just isn’t there.
Like you said, they may mean well but if the connection isn’t there it’s just not there.
Dancing is the thing that brings out the essence of ME more than anything, and those “closest” to me have no idea I even dance.
Hey Cole!! Thank you for reading! You’ve hit the nail on the head it all comes down to feeling safe and safety in expressing ourselves. I also love that you dance and it’s YOURS no one can take it away or have an opinion. You treasure it and keep it sacred and I think there is a power and beauty in that 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Love this, you are so right, this is a forum where we can write and share who we really are and for me connect with people who understand . I felt an immediate connection and as you say it’s important for us to share with ourselves who we really are. I’ve started to write ‘morning pages’ and Wooh never imagined what was inside that brain of mine, but it’s out and it feels so good 😊
Hey Allyson thanks so much for reading and I’m glad it resonated! Ooooh morning pages I’ve heard so many doing this! Is it difficult? I’ve started keeping a daily journal of free flowing thoughts but not morning pages. I’m so interested in starting 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
I heard about it in a book, ooh was it called creative first aid