Archive - Whims of Rowan

While I've been away (part 2)

Debilitating overwhelm pushed me to finally start saying "no" (instead of trying to do it all)

Apr 16 •

March 2025

Just a last minute invitation

Anyone want to "body double" with me?

Mar 22 •

February 2025

While I've been away (part 1)

I've been focused on finding joy and managing the impacts of burnout instead of publishing on Substack

Feb 14 •

October 2024

A poem about Uncertainty

The impact that not knowing tends to have on me

Oct 22, 2024 •

September 2024

Let's make a mess

A story of ADHD, shame, and creativity

Sep 7, 2024 •

August 2024

A poem about anger

Because sometimes we struggle to face what's inside us until it comes out masked as something else

Aug 30, 2024 •

Feeling is Healing

Learning to be present for what I'm feeling instead of avoiding what demands accountability

Aug 20, 2024 •

July 2024

What can I say?

Is it really okay to just be myself here? How much is "too much" to share? Is it enough to just put some feelings on a page?

Jul 2, 2024 •

May 2024

A gentle exploration of fear, procrastination, and the stories we tell ourselves to stay safe

May 24, 2024 •

August 2023

Dear little me, I love you

My journey of "inner child" healing as an (autistic) adult began with a simple letter...

Aug 16, 2023 •

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