Gathering is now Socially Awkward
Dear Friends-
Two weeks ago I gave notice that I am leaving my nanny job. It was a leap into the life I’ve wanted to live since I was little— the life of a writer. I don’t fool myself into thinking I am some sort of brilliant literary writer, but I know I have what it takes to support myself. I know I can’t keep caring for other people’s kids and neglecting my friendships, my writing, my health, and the things I love. I know workaholism is part of who I am, and it’s taken me a long time to see that clearly. I also know that I don’t need that much money to be happy. More than money, I need to write.
I have also been thinking about where I want to take this newsletter and what I want it to be. I know I want it to be a resource to people who, like me, may struggle in their relationship to social media. So I am changing its name to Socially Awkward and, though it may be on a small hiatus through August, I will be putting more energy into it come September. If you’re a paying subscriber and you’d like me to pause your subscription, let me know.
I don’t think the newsletter itself will change much, except to be more wholly focused on trying to live a life without too much social media, on what it means to live an artist’s life outside of capitalism, and on what a minimalist life looks like. These are all the things that are garnering my attention right now. These are all things I struggle with. It will still have my lists, my writing, my honesty and openness. It will also be more about money, scarcity, poverty, freelancing, and writing.
If you’re not subscribed, you can subscribe and support me in this leap. The newsletter will be expanding. I am excited for what it may become. If you can’t afford to subscribe and want to, please let me know.
Thank you for supporting me and my work.
Stacy
