$50 subscriber giveaway ✨

Plus other intrusive thoughts

The year is halfway over, and it’s been a weird one for me. But one bright spot has been this newsletter! I get to journal, vent, and share lessons I’ve been learning in a safe, contained space with those who get it. I appreciate you for rocking with me, which is why I’ll be hosting a monthly giveaway for upgraded subscribers startinnnnng now!

This month, the winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. I decided to do it this way so you can buy whatever you want/need!

Here’s how to enter—leave a comment below sharing your favorite book! Any book of any genre. And share why you love it—I wanna know!

At the end of July, I’ll go through the comments and pick one person to receive their gift. If you don’t win this month, there’s always next month!

I’ve been in a horrible, low-down, no-good mood.

Everyone, from friends, family, and even strangers, has been lovely, kind, and supportive of me these last few weeks. But for some reason, I’ve been finding myself replaying horrible memories in my mind. And with the memories come the feelings. And with the feelings come the frustration that there’s nothing I can do to undo the hurt. It’s like a feedback loop of bad feelings.

But I’m trying to focus on the positive, to push out the pain. So, here’s some good news I’ve gotten recently: