Between Grief and Joy:
In the space between our deepest sorrows and our highest joys, we find the essence of being human—family, love, and community. This newsletter is a gentle exploration of that in-between space, where we learn to hold both grief and joy as sacred companions on our journey.
Here, I share stories and reflections that have carried me across time and through my own valleys and peaks. You'll find poetry that gives voice to what often feels unspeakable, book recommendations that have illuminated my path and resources that offer support when words alone aren't enough.
This isn't a space for quick fixes or perpetual pushing toward positivity. It's a quiet corner where we can acknowledge that healing isn't linear, that grief doesn't follow a timetable and that joy sometimes arrives in unexpected moments of grace.
My hope is that these writings create ripples of compassion—first for ourselves, then extending outward to those around us. Together, we're building a community of folx who understand that we need not rush through our pain to reach our joy, but rather learn to tend to both with equal care.
Welcome to this journey between grief and joy. I'm grateful you're here.
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When you subscribe, you're not just receiving words in your inbox. You're joining a circle of people who are practicing the art of living wholeheartedly in the in-between spaces—honoring our wounds while remaining open to wonder, finding strength in vulnerability, and discovering that when we give others the grace to heal at their own pace, we often find we've given that same gift to ourselves.
You can expect:
Thoughtful reflections that honor both the light and shadow aspects of our lived experiences and explore faith, spirituality and insights on community care.
Poetry and prose that put words to feelings that often elude language.
Book recommendations carefully chosen to comfort, challenge and companion
Resources for healing that include mental health strategies, mindfulness techniques and health and wellness options that respect individual paths and timelines.
A community of fellow travelers who understand that we need both roots of grief and wings of joy.
Whether you're navigating loss, celebrating life's gifts, or—like most of us—finding your way through the beautiful complexity of both, there's a place for you here.
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