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Recommended by Nancy E. Holroyd

Jenny’s Dying to Live

By Jenny Peterson

Finding meaning, humor, and happiness after being diagnosed with an incurable disease.

The OccuPLAYtional Therapist

By Kelsie Olds

Children deserve respect as full human beings. That's it.

I have been reading Kelsie's posts on FB for several years. How could I not follow her here? She is a young woman, wise beyond her years. Even if your child does not need OT, her ability to parse through child parent dynamics and find a better path is amazing.

- Nancy E. Holroyd

Surviving Modern Medicine

By LaurenJane

Sharing insightful health information, tips, and personal stories I've experienced through my endless medical battles along with being a seasoned RN. Distributing weekly with a bit of humor.

The Contrarian

Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy

The Light Within

By Laura Catanzano

Remember your inner light, reclaim your inner power, rediscover your inner wisdom and embrace your inner child with me, one tiny poem at a time. I hope you find some light here.

Quietly Becoming

By Salwa

A space to unlearn self-judgment, embrace the truth of who you are, and reclaim your right to rest, heal, and exist—without apology.

Salwa calls her newsletter/blog "Quietly Becoming," and her writing reflects the notion of quiet calmness. She is also not afraid to be vulnerable with her readers, all the while maintaining that quietude. There is a deep pool of stillness within.

- Nancy E. Holroyd

Chop Wood, Carry New York

By Jess Craven

An action newsletter for anyone who wants to pass progressive policy and lay the groundwork to elect future Democrats in NY.

HEALING & GROWING

By The Sensitive Artist

Healing and growing after trauma, navigating life on the spectrum, and raising well-adjusted children through love-led parenting while understanding the impact of certain types of stimuli on the nervous system.

Wild Lion*esses Pride by Jay

🏳️‍🌈 Exploring resilience, self-compassion, and the beauty of transformation. Writing on belonging, overcoming adversity, and the wisdom found in vulnerability and authenticity.

Long Covid, MD

By LongCovid

Dr Zeest Khan, a physician with Long Covid, simplifies our complex healthcare system, explores science-based treatment options, and learns to navigate life with chronic illness.

Ramblings of an Irreverent Reverend

By Amber Picota

I write about the things that my younger self needed to hear.

Life As I See It, by Dr. Alex Lovell

By Dr. Alexander Lovell

For the in-betweeners who are ready to feel alive in the middle of something real.

Hope & Kindness Matters

By Nancy A

Little reminders about how we can make the world a better place by sharing Hope & Kindness!

Transforming pain into purpose

By Kaye Steinsapir

Coming in hot after surviving cancer, losing my girl because of a fucking bike ride, and a series of other unfortunate events.

A Mighty Little Song

By Roy Zimmerman

Sing. Hope. Defend Democracy

Irreverent Reverend

By Andrea Joy

Finding humor and truth in absurd connections, seeing insight in the rediculous

In the spirit of transparency, the author is my daughter. The daughter I saw as an "old soul" when she was days old. At 3 she made a statement that "Gd was in all of us," followed by the statement, "Gd is all around us and outside, too." Why was I not surprised when she decided to go into the ministry.

- Nancy E. Holroyd

We Need A Black Woman In Charge

By Zuri Stevens

From Michelle Obama to Oprah Winfrey to Rihanna to Beyoncé, when Black women are in charge, the world is a much better place. We need more Black women in charge.

we're all refamulating!

By Refamulating

refamulating is the process of how we're changing our families and how our families are changing us. Each week we write about how that's showing up in our lives, provide resources for people refamulating and share more from our podcast.

Unboxing the Movement

By Rev. Timoth

Considering how we might break the Jesus Movement out of the Institutional Church box and release it back into the world

Life Is In Love With Me

By Amara Amaryah

Learning through life’s love stories and surrendering to the romance of being seen and being sovereign.

No Trifling Matter

By Dr. Chanequa

Weekly reflections from a psychologist and womanist theologian on faith, justice, and healing for people who are "ready to be healed, cause wholeness is no trifling matter"

Lighthouse

By Alexander Semenyuk

Here you will find articles about faith, spirituality, family, psychology, as well as writing prompts, podcasts and videos. Come and engage in meaningful conversations dealing with our world and wellbeing.

I Grow Strong Again

By Jeannie Ewing

Embracing the beautiful, broken, and brutal parts of life. Stories that build bridges + connect and unite us in our common humanity.

Deep Dives in Faith

Writing prompts and more to help you pay attention to what matters, and use your words for healing and resilience.

Fidgets and Fries

By Tiffany "Tiffy" Hammond

there's a story in here somewhere...

Tiffy is another FB poster that I followed once she came to this platform. Her ability to cut through the BS that some professionals feel compelled to through at parents is legendary. Her love for her family is warmth and fierce.

- Nancy E. Holroyd

History of Women

By Linda Caroll

If history was a Hollywood movie, the editing room floor would be littered with the stories of women clipped to make room for men's stories

Poppies & Propofol

By Alyssa Burgart

Pulling aside the hospital curtain to reveal how public health, politics, and policy impact human well-being.

Chop Wood, Carry Water

By Jess Craven

This weekday newsletter gives you easy, effective political actions to take to stave off despair, effect positive change and elect more true public servants.

The Status Kuo

By Jay Kuo

The Status Kuo provides accessible political and legal analysis with a dose of humor. In crazy times, a little clarity goes a long way! Subscribe to receive my email in your inbox. All paid support is voluntary but deeply appreciated

Steady

By Dan Rather

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

The Liminality Journal

By Kaitlin Curtice

thoughts on the in-between

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.