Here we are, the day after Thanksgiving. I hope everyone is finding and taking all of the space they need as we move further into the holiday season. I took part in griefy events over the last two weekends, so my heart is cracked open a little wider right now. While I was on my way home from L.A., I reflected on my relationship with grief over the years. How I once thought it was my enemy, only to realize that the loss was what I hated, not the grief. This really shines through when I enter spaces where people don’t just tolerate grief, they welcome it with open arms. They embrace and celebrate our ability as humans to grieve. Grief was never the poison; it was the antidote. Words can’t capture how much events like these mean to me, but here are some small recaps:
Love Remains: Poetry Reading & Sound Healing for the Heart. Hosted by Vibes Wellness and Sound Healing on November 14th. This event was tender, peaceful, and loving, with many tears shed. I always go into events thinking I will stay dry-eyed, and then I read my poems out loud and come undone. It is like my brain and body make the connection all over again. And that is both sacred and crucial for me when it comes to my poetry practice. We lit candles for our loved ones and spoke their names into the room. Also, this was my first sound bath, and wow…highly recommend. I will absolutely be doing more events with Denise, so keep an eye out if you are in Michigan.
Love Remains: Poetry Reading & Sound Healing 2025
Grieftastic Book Fair & BFF Brunch. Hosted by Meghan Riordan Jarvis on November 21st. Well, I met my griefy heroes in the flesh. I hugged them, I talked to them, I cried with them. It still feels like a dream. There were some changes to the schedule, and I ended up speaking on a panel titled “Rewriting Relationships”; it was tender, yet uplifting. We laughed and cried. I also found out that my books sold out one hour into the general admission portion! I walked in feeling nervous and unworthy of being there and walked out feeling like I truly belonged. I am so grateful and cannot wait to go back next year.
Grieftastic Bookfair 2025
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SURPRISE! My newest poetry collection, As a Waterfall, is PUBLISHED! I am sharing the news here with you all before announcing on my social media in a few days. This collection was written over the last year and contains over 120 poems about grief and loss. I am so excited for this to be out in the world!
I really enjoyed your panel, I’m so excited to have snagged your book (and your sweet note 🖊️), and it was such a pleasure to meet you! Congrats on your newest release. 📖✨
When you spoke about your mother during the panel at Grieftastic, I didn't know of your poetry. How could I have missed such beauty? Looking forward to reading more.
I really enjoyed your panel, I’m so excited to have snagged your book (and your sweet note 🖊️), and it was such a pleasure to meet you! Congrats on your newest release. 📖✨
When you spoke about your mother during the panel at Grieftastic, I didn't know of your poetry. How could I have missed such beauty? Looking forward to reading more.