I’ve been reflecting on how to share my writing journey more openly—the messy, beautiful, complicated path of being a writer while also surviving the weight of family abuse trauma and navigating life with chronic illness. Writing has always been my way of making sense of chaos, but now I’m taking a step further.
I’ve created a new journal on Ko-fi: A New Journal: Writing, Survival, and Healing
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This journal will be a dedicated space for:
✍️ Behind-the-scenes of my writing life—the victories and the struggles.
🌑 Reflections on how living with trauma shapes my creativity and my sense of self.
🌿 The realities of managing chronic illness while still chasing dreams.
Stories are powerful—they hold space for pain, growth, and transformation. My journal is not only about survival, but about showing up anyway, finding light in dark places, and honoring the creative spark that refuses to go out.
The first post is open for everyone to read. After that, the journal will be a subscriber-only feature, so it can remain a safe, supportive space for those who truly want to walk with me on this journey. By subscribing, you’re not only supporting my writing, you’re stepping into a more intimate, honest space with me.
If you’ve ever felt torn between pursuing creativity and wrestling with the weight of your past or your health, I hope this journal resonates with you. Together, we can create space for vulnerability, resilience, and creativity without apology.
💜 Thank you for reading, for supporting, and for being here.
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