Stepping Back to Move Forward

Realigning with Life’s Rhythms....

I hope you are navigating this chapter in the world's story with hope and self-compassion, and that you are supported by the Circles you hold and the communities you are part of. 

I’m deeply grateful for your continued support on this platform and for being part of my journey. And after my break (which was longer than anticipated) I wanted to take a moment to share another update.

This has been a season of realignment for me; I’ve been weaving together the many threads of my work and life experiences.

This time last year, I was in a very different place, preparing for the Sacred Grief Retreat with Kathryn Sullivan. I was deep in transition—mentally, emotionally, and physically.

I’ve since had my hip replacement, moved through perimenopause, and most recently after a decade of being self-employed I started working for the International Menopause Society. While the language of my job title and the LinkedIn world sometimes feels alien, I’m finding the work fulfilling, and grounding myself in the humanity behind these roles. After all, in every organisation, no matter how big, there are people—wonderful humans doing their best within the systems they’re part of.

River turned 11 earlier in the summer, and I’m continually amazed by this fun and beautiful stage he’s in. He’s still boy-like and snuggly, but I can already see glimpses of the teenager he’s becoming. He’s back at our local Steiner school, which he absolutely loves, and it’s such a perfect fit for him. Watching him grow is a constant reminder of how change brings both joy and grief, often in ways we don’t expect.

My partner, Simon, has also stepped into a new position, and we find ourselves living far more conventionally than we have for a long time!

With all of these changes, I’ve come to the decision that I need to step back from holding gatherings for now. Whilst this is a platform for writers, I moved here to host our membership community in a different way, and I simply don’t have the capacity to serve this space as fully as I would like to and stay across all the features!

This has been a difficult decision, and one I have changed my mind about multiple times! I have been holding at least one Circle a month (and often several) for 8-years and it is incredibly hard to let go of that commitment!

For now I have paused all paid subscriptions (which is the only option I have - I can’t cancel your subscription, but you can, by following the instructions here). If I ever turn them on again, I will of course give you plenty of notice.

For those of you with a yearly subscription, I’ll be in touch separately about what this means for your subscription. I do plan to write my book over time, so I’ll keep the free subscription open so you can follow along whenever I share something.

I want to thank you for your incredible support and trust throughout this journey. Everything I do is a work in progress— and these times call for flexibility. I’m continuing to find my way as best I can.

Our final gathering for now will be next Wednesday, in readiness for the equinox:

Date: Wednesday 18th September 2024

Time: 9.30am BST

Link: https://meet.google.com/hsy-abbv-csf

In the meantime, I hope this new season brings you joy, clarity, and moments of unexpected magic.

With you in Circle in these wild and unpredictable times