on returns & shifts
hello, all. it’s been about four months since i’ve last written, and life’s taken me by complete surprise since then. thank you to those who reached out during this gap to check in - i appreciated it! and, a warm welcome to all our new subscribers - i’m glad you’re here.
honestly speaking, i just did not realize how much i was operating on E with all the different areas of my life. it’s been a moment of stepping back from commitments, reevaluating my capacities, prioritizing rest and healing, and taking time to self-nourish and be nourished alongside others in my community. i’m still processing what my time away meant, but i’m equally excited for what’s in store for the future.
TCW isn’t going away (not a chance, ha!), but i am glad for this (unintentional) time away to find a new balance between this space/ virtual community and how i show up here.
our ‘year with bell hooks’ project continues. this time, we’ll be closing out the year with “Sisters of the Yam: Black Women & Self-Recovery” — a timely read for sure. All About Love and Sisters of the Yam are profound pieces to journey through.
tomorrow evening, there will be a guest letter sent, which i find to be a heartfelt piece. i’m looking forward to reading your thoughts and reactions on that.
so, this letter is both a gratitude note for being here and a mark that the letters will continue — *slightly tweaked* :)
- until our next letter and with love,
chinyere
Good to see you back 💜🙏🏾