Sex is Cool but Have You Ever Been Touched by the Romance of Queer Friendships?Without even thinking, I reached past the condiments scattered around the table and took their hands in mine. As they recounted tales of…May 17, 20212May 17, 20212
Published inConscious Being3 Mothers Talk Home-Schooling during the PandemicI believe one of the most beautiful things about our humanity during times of crises, is our ability to laugh. When the shock, confusion…Apr 5, 2021Apr 5, 2021
Published inConscious BeingGrounded in the Earth: On ecotherapy and healing with nature this International Day of ForestsWhen I moved to a little place nestled in the Fynbos forest at the start of the pandemic, one of the daily practices I quickly leaned into…Mar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021
Published inConscious BeingHug me but don’t touch me: On skin hunger and mental health this National Hug DayI was lonely and incredibly home-sick, but in hindsight I was mostly grappling with the effects of skin hunger.Jan 21, 2021Jan 21, 2021
In my skin: On choosing joy by communing with the sadnessThe moments come often now. When the wind stops by to dance on my forearms and the soil creeps up to tickle my toes. They come often and…Dec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2020