The Loneliness No One Talks About

No one warns you about the loneliness that comes with growing.

The silence when old friendships stop fitting, but new ones haven’t formed.

The ache of outgrowing places, conversations, even versions of yourself.

Growth is beautiful, but it can also be isolating.

Keep growing anyway. You’ll find your kindred spirits.

Last Feb I casually posted this neck stretch on Instagram (that I thought everyone knew 🤷‍♀️) and it blew up in a way I couldn’t imagine. It’s now been viewed over 8 million times 🫣😬🤣 and has brought so many wonderful people into my world.

So give it a go, it’s a pretty lovely stretch. (Though it’s not actually magic, it’s just an up…

I’m coming to the USA for a book tour in September … and I’m seeking speaking invitations. Would you like to host me to talk about the Machine? See below for more.

I don’t care if you have 0 subscribers or 10,000. I want to read your work. Drop your Substack below.

I will read as many as I can and subscribe to those that resonate. I will support the voices that need to be heard. And if a writer speaks to your soul, lift them up. Share their work. Pass it on.

Your voice matters. Your words have power. Let’s grow and rise together.

Hi. I'm a writer, and I just found Substack a few days ago. If you are also a writer who's just starting here, we need each other like bread needs butter.

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Let's build a meaningful relationship and grow together.