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I’m finding this Substack very eye-opening. I’m 65 now and have wondered for decades if I’m autistic, and I notice that I find it much harder to self-regulate than I used to, particularly since I went on oestrogen suppressant drug therapy after breast cancer.
Brilliant insights on how to live a meaningful, soulful and creative life, from the author of “The Way of the Fearless Writer” and “Kokoro”
Clover’s work has crept up on me gradually through my growing interest in memoir. I enjoy her vlogs and her perspective as an English women who has relocated to Washington DC at such a pivotal point in American history. Her life story is a fascinating one and she engages warmly and thoughtfully with her subscribers.
I joined up to share Caro’s thoughts on life as a single parent with four daughters who have special needs, at least two of whom are presently home-educated. It’s a subject close to my heart since I’m neurodiverse myself and have worked in educartion. She now posts on a range of subjects, including midlife change, singleness versus life in a relationship, and self-determination as a full-time carer.
I’m finding Morgana’s thoughtful and lyrical descriptions of life with Autism, PSTD and ADHD incredibly comforting and helpful right now. I have a couple of free subs to pass on if anyone cares to join me.
I only signed up because Layla offered a brilliant annual sub deal and I’m so glad I did. I’ve particularly enjoyed her video content and chats with people like Caro Giles, Chloe George and Lindsey Johnson on the joys and challenges of mid-life
Got to know Wendy a little through Twitter and various poetry networks. She writes about finding her way as a working-class writer, coming to terms with paths not travelled, She is the author of three books of poetry and an acclaimed memoir, The Ghost Lake. Visit her Substack to find out about her excellent writing prompts and courses
Once at the heart of American political and cultural life as a media correspondent, Kirsten now writes thoughtfully on the shifting currents of US identity from a position of an expatriate now based in Italy but retaining strong ties to her native country.
Her book “If Women Rose Rooted” was my gateway into Sharon’s work and worldview, which is firmly grounded in depth psychology, mythology, elderhood and sense of place, particularly the wild fringes of Great Britain.
Susannah's journey from bereavement to healing is well worth following, and having checked out her book I've been impressed by her openness, directness, and wisdom. She takes great Polaroids, too.
So many of the people I encounter on Substack seem to be working on their memoirs. This essay raises a really important issue that many of us will relate to - how deeply should we probe for information that it is painful for our older relatives to divulge?
