These stories and women and incredible. The stories have such a wide range but speak to how tired we are of not having agency over our own bodies, of not being believed, heard, or seen.
So much more to check out! It's been magnificent. Loving all of it. Hope you'll come tell a story one of these days. If you don't like staying up late, you can record. Anyway, if you're interested, I'd love to have you join us on the virtual stage! xo
You are so wonderful. Not perfect, but wonderful. And of course everyone agreed to re-record their stories. Because what you are doing is so brilliant, so heart-opening, so big and beautiful and inspiring. xo, S
What do you mean, I'm not perfect??? Of course I'm not! Letting go of the belief that I have to be perfect has been so liberating. My fear of not being perfect is the thing that shut me down and paralyzed me, because I was so afraid of making mistakes and not measuring up that I wouldn't even try. And, now that I've let that one go, I able to see all the things I am capable of. That's what I want others to see about themselves. I'm having the best time. Thanks for seeing me, Susan. xo
I'm not surprised at the response from the storytellers. Nan, the community you have created is like a family, a functional, caring one that always steps up for each other. And that's what happened over the weekend. You all did your part to fix the problem. And what did you learn? What was the miracle? That all your work, encouragement and inspiration these past two years has resulted in a family of caring women writers—who, like many functional families, care deeply for one another and step up to the plate when called upon. Take a bow, my friend.
Thanks, Marilea. Part of my miracle was that I didn't catastrophize, I didn't reach for my old go-to, food. I just looked very clearly about doing the next right thing, realized the fix, didn't try to go it alone, (because I couldn't), and we got it done. I was emotional sobriety in action. xo
These stories and women and incredible. The stories have such a wide range but speak to how tired we are of not having agency over our own bodies, of not being believed, heard, or seen.
Thanks you for having this sacred space. ❤️
This is my pleasure and it was an absolutely incredible slam.
xo
Just watching, Nan, thanks for putting it together. Great to see some of my favourite Substackers here and lots more to check out.
So much more to check out! It's been magnificent. Loving all of it. Hope you'll come tell a story one of these days. If you don't like staying up late, you can record. Anyway, if you're interested, I'd love to have you join us on the virtual stage! xo
Thanks, Nan. It’s inspiring. I’ll watch more and pluck up some courage!
Am I remembering incorrectly? I thought you had an acting background? Hmmmm. Pluck it up, my dear. You can do this. xo
A long time ago, Nan. Thanks for the encouragement. x
Sure thing. I'm so excited to know that my memory still works occasionally.
As I said, you can do this. I've got no doubts at all. xo
You are so wonderful. Not perfect, but wonderful. And of course everyone agreed to re-record their stories. Because what you are doing is so brilliant, so heart-opening, so big and beautiful and inspiring. xo, S
What do you mean, I'm not perfect??? Of course I'm not! Letting go of the belief that I have to be perfect has been so liberating. My fear of not being perfect is the thing that shut me down and paralyzed me, because I was so afraid of making mistakes and not measuring up that I wouldn't even try. And, now that I've let that one go, I able to see all the things I am capable of. That's what I want others to see about themselves. I'm having the best time. Thanks for seeing me, Susan. xo
I'm not surprised at the response from the storytellers. Nan, the community you have created is like a family, a functional, caring one that always steps up for each other. And that's what happened over the weekend. You all did your part to fix the problem. And what did you learn? What was the miracle? That all your work, encouragement and inspiration these past two years has resulted in a family of caring women writers—who, like many functional families, care deeply for one another and step up to the plate when called upon. Take a bow, my friend.
Thanks, Marilea. Part of my miracle was that I didn't catastrophize, I didn't reach for my old go-to, food. I just looked very clearly about doing the next right thing, realized the fix, didn't try to go it alone, (because I couldn't), and we got it done. I was emotional sobriety in action. xo
No “ kinda” about it - the stories are a celebration of what women do, which is get sh*t done. Congrats to all.
Agreed! xo