Between you and me - why are we here.
If you are a blog reader, I’d love to get to know you and learn what you love about reading blog posts and newsletters the most.
If you are a Substack writer, I’d love to hear what’s drawn you to writing initially. What inspires you, what nourishes you, and what holds you back sometimes?
What led me to Substack and why do I write?
Ready for some fun and weird facts about me?
I thrive in a community - co-creation is my strength. I do not enjoy writing in isolation. Here on Substack, I can bring people together and create a space for exchange. It’s an honour and gift to be able to do so.
I have always loved reading, for as long as I can remember. When I was about 11, I thought it was a wise idea to “fast” reading during lent. Didn’t go so well, of course, because, let’s be honest, reading is great!
My childhood dream was to become a writer so I had to do fieldwork aka read more. And reading what is relatable like other Substack publications makes sense. They inspire, teach and tickle me out of my comfort zone.
I filled journals on and off ever since I could write, perfectionism didn’t get me much beyond the typical dear diary journal entry for a few years as a teenager.
I had pen-pals. Usually, children I met on a holiday somewhere. They didn’t last long because I was busy living my childhood on the farm. But I loved co-creating relationships through writing.
I prefer sharing feelings, thoughts and ideas in written format as I can reflect, and re-route. I try to create an energy that touches us deeply with the words I choose and the topics I cover.
For me, writing is a form of healing for me, medicine for joy and grief alike.
My writings were first shared in school magazines when I was younger. I started a blog in my early 20s and had a trillion ideas for new projects after shutting it down again. Newsletters, blogging for large organisations and some white hairs and years later, here we are - Substack.
Over to you! I’m eager to learn more about you too.
