What’s a writer without a passion project?

In the thick of lockdown 2020, I began a passion project that focused on vulnerability.

What started as submitting personal essays to publications grew into an Instagram poetry page and a Substack newsletter which have each connected with hundreds of people.

Though I’m less active in these spaces now, they stay close to my heart. I learnt how strongly vulnerability resonates, and that beautiful things can happen when you show a scar or two.

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@writtenbylise

some words for hope⭐️🦋🫶🏻 . . . . . #poetsofinstagram #poetsociety #poetry #mentalhealthquotes #hopequotes #selflove #hopequotes #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity
Because your heart deserves to be handled earnestly. Without pride or guardedness. Fear or defensiveness. It deserves heart-on-sleeve openness and thoughtful intentionality that wants to know every part of you. Love should be forgiving and generous a
You can learn so much about yourself by quieting out all the noise and following where your heart pulls. The places and people that make it feel full and purposeful. The lifestyle that brings it energy and fulfilment. It’s a relationship of tak
You are not lost. You are not misplaced. You are not behind. You are exactly where you are meant to be. 🪴⛅️🗺️
be open to all the goodness that re-framing can bring 💕 . . . . #poetry #poetrycommunity #writersofinstagram #writerstag #poetsandwriters #peacequotes #selflovequotes #writersnetwork
Often, what we consider to be listening to our “head” just means listening to what everyone else thinks. All the voices that are not our own. We tie logic, reason, and sense to the conclusions that other people have drawn about life and h
how are you going to spend these chances? 🍃
the very talented artist and creator @bekindbella shared some of her advice for creatives in this week’s “Coming Up For Air” newsletter. See the link in bio for more of her wisdom 💖

If you’ve made this far, you may as well say hi.

(It’s only polite)