I want to hold up the pieces that don't fit and study them together - to say, THIS TOO. This is part of the story - of disability, of womanhood, of childhood sickness, of motherhood, of living in a body - too.
Insights on nomad life, slow travel, and writing from a Dutch author in midlife. With a focus on culture, awe, minimalism, nature, grief, books, art, and our myriad meanderings toward happiness.
Stories and digital art from the mind of Vera Bloom. A blend of fiction and visual pieces inspired by quiet walks with my dog and interesting things I read.
Autistic triplet navigating life with empathy and insight. MSW on a mission to uplift, educate, and advocate for inclusion. Championing voices that often go unheard—with a dash of sibling solidarity.
Welcome to “My Sacred Space”, where I will share my truths, thoughts, and excerpts from my memoir (a work in progress), as well as personal essays and opinions on other aspects of my life. I would love it if you would subscribe to receive my weekly posts.
I established Sheila Bender’s Writing It Real Substack as a community resource to facilitate those who write from personal experience in poetry, memoir, fiction, and nonfiction; join me for instructional articles on writing craft and the writing life.
