Thank you for sharing this all. The podcast and the post are so relatable. I’m a late diagnosed Autistic, ADHD, artist and writer and have hit that wall of burnout and loss of capacity many times. Trying to find a more sustainable way to manage it all is a work in progress.
Yes, exactly! Lately I've been really latching on to the word "iteration" to help me internalize that it's a process, it doesn't all happen at once, and it's all about learning the next little bit and trying the next little thing, both personally and creatively. I'm so grateful to be able to connect with you and others like you who understand after a lifetime of feeling pretty alone in the struggle!
We’re listening with tea and banana cake. I’m glad you’ve had some adventures. I am with you on the sensory experience of summer. Maybe that’s why we both love autumn. 🍂🍁
I'll keep you posted! I need to measure and make sure it'll fit in our shower stall, but I'm hopeful! I've missed baths so much for the last couple of years!
Yes! I'm so really for fall! I think it'll be a different experience this year being in one place the whole time, and I'm looking forward to really leaning into it!
Oh, Gracie, this was uncanny, in the best possible way. It felt like listening to myself talk, but a wiser version of myself who knows exactly what I needed to hear. I've spent the last three days stressing because I'm utterly depleted and have nothing to say in my next newsletter. You've reminded me that showing up when you feel like you have nothing to offer is itself a powerful offering. And just as important (or arguably more important) is *not* showing up, when that's what you need.
I've been celebrating each yellowing leaf, too, and have declared the coming season Feral Child Fall. That means doing more of what feels good, no matter how weird it is, and unapologetically refusing anything that harms me. Also berries, and collecting sticks and shells, and taking cold baths in the dark. (So sorry for the wall of text. I'm just in my feels.)
p.s. I was afraid to open paid subscriptions for my newsletter because I didn't want to feel pressure to produce. I ended up doing what you're doing now—making everything free, and letting people support me if they want to. It's going wonderfully.
Kate! I'm so glad this spoke to you somehow in this moment! Honestly I think you've summed it all up so well in this comment--probably better than I did in my rambling! It's such a hard balance to strike, and I feel like I'm always coming up against a new wall (I just *can't* do this anymore even if I used to be able to) or new revelation that's actually a very old revelation I just forgot about or didn't learn fully the first time. Like I mentioned to Crystal Marie in another comment, I've been latching on to the word "iteration" lately, to reinforce for myself that it doesn't all have to be figured out at once, and I don't have to have a perfect plan in place for how to handle things--just one little bit at a time to support myself and my work.
I LOVE the idea of Feral Child Fall. It sounds absolutely perfect, and exactly what I need right now, too! Thank you for sharing that!
Also you never ever have to apologize for long comments with me-- it's a wonderful and magical thing to be able to connect with you here, and I don't have any expectations for what a comment should or shouldn't be. I want this space to always be about the connection part, not about performing (in any way, from anyone). However you show up in the moment is always always welcome. 🧡
You speak for so many of us while speaking for yourself! I don't have a lot more words than that right now. The burnout is deep right now. But I love you, I love your words. You remind me that it's okay to speak up.
Oh, Fal! All the love right back at you. I'm here with you in the middle of burnout, and I know it's not easy, but you're not alone. 🧡 No words necessary.
Thank you for sharing this all. The podcast and the post are so relatable. I’m a late diagnosed Autistic, ADHD, artist and writer and have hit that wall of burnout and loss of capacity many times. Trying to find a more sustainable way to manage it all is a work in progress.
Yes, exactly! Lately I've been really latching on to the word "iteration" to help me internalize that it's a process, it doesn't all happen at once, and it's all about learning the next little bit and trying the next little thing, both personally and creatively. I'm so grateful to be able to connect with you and others like you who understand after a lifetime of feeling pretty alone in the struggle!
We’re listening with tea and banana cake. I’m glad you’ve had some adventures. I am with you on the sensory experience of summer. Maybe that’s why we both love autumn. 🍂🍁
My mind is blown by the portable bathtub, but it’s one of the most regulating things for me too. I hope you can get one!
Oh, you’re talking about my book now. 😂🥰❤️
🤦🏻Forgot to add it to the mentions when I published! I'm sorry--I just updated it with a link!
Just thanks for mentioning it at all. ❤️
I'll keep you posted! I need to measure and make sure it'll fit in our shower stall, but I'm hopeful! I've missed baths so much for the last couple of years!
Yes! I'm so really for fall! I think it'll be a different experience this year being in one place the whole time, and I'm looking forward to really leaning into it!
Oh, Gracie, this was uncanny, in the best possible way. It felt like listening to myself talk, but a wiser version of myself who knows exactly what I needed to hear. I've spent the last three days stressing because I'm utterly depleted and have nothing to say in my next newsletter. You've reminded me that showing up when you feel like you have nothing to offer is itself a powerful offering. And just as important (or arguably more important) is *not* showing up, when that's what you need.
I've been celebrating each yellowing leaf, too, and have declared the coming season Feral Child Fall. That means doing more of what feels good, no matter how weird it is, and unapologetically refusing anything that harms me. Also berries, and collecting sticks and shells, and taking cold baths in the dark. (So sorry for the wall of text. I'm just in my feels.)
p.s. I was afraid to open paid subscriptions for my newsletter because I didn't want to feel pressure to produce. I ended up doing what you're doing now—making everything free, and letting people support me if they want to. It's going wonderfully.
Kate! I'm so glad this spoke to you somehow in this moment! Honestly I think you've summed it all up so well in this comment--probably better than I did in my rambling! It's such a hard balance to strike, and I feel like I'm always coming up against a new wall (I just *can't* do this anymore even if I used to be able to) or new revelation that's actually a very old revelation I just forgot about or didn't learn fully the first time. Like I mentioned to Crystal Marie in another comment, I've been latching on to the word "iteration" lately, to reinforce for myself that it doesn't all have to be figured out at once, and I don't have to have a perfect plan in place for how to handle things--just one little bit at a time to support myself and my work.
I LOVE the idea of Feral Child Fall. It sounds absolutely perfect, and exactly what I need right now, too! Thank you for sharing that!
Also you never ever have to apologize for long comments with me-- it's a wonderful and magical thing to be able to connect with you here, and I don't have any expectations for what a comment should or shouldn't be. I want this space to always be about the connection part, not about performing (in any way, from anyone). However you show up in the moment is always always welcome. 🧡
Feeling the warmest glow in my heart! I'm so very glad I found your newsletter. 🧡
So am I, Kate! 🧡 Thank you so much for being here.
You speak for so many of us while speaking for yourself! I don't have a lot more words than that right now. The burnout is deep right now. But I love you, I love your words. You remind me that it's okay to speak up.
Oh, Fal! All the love right back at you. I'm here with you in the middle of burnout, and I know it's not easy, but you're not alone. 🧡 No words necessary.