The Friends You Outgrow (And the Ones Who Help You Grow)
A grounded, deeply personal reflection on how friendships evolve as we grow. This piece explores why some relationships fade, why healing can shift your social landscape, and how to rebuild a circle that fits who you are now - not the person you used to be. For queer adults, movers, rebuilders, and anyone feeling the quiet ache of outgrowing people, this story is a reminder that losing friends isn’t failure - it’s alignment.
The Human Boomerang: Finding Your People When You’ve Lived 5 Lives Already
After years of bouncing between cities and states, I’ve realised that belonging isn’t a postcode - it’s a practice. This piece explores what it means to rebuild connection after every move, to re-root yourself when life keeps shifting, and to remember that friendships aren’t lost, just paused. Because home isn’t found. It’s built - and rebuilt - on your own terms.
Still Becoming: On Friendship, Identity, and Starting Again
At nearly 40, I thought I’d be settled — friendships locked in, identity formed, life humming along. But starting again doesn’t mean going backwards. In this reflection, I explore what it means to be in midlife and still becoming — still seeking friendship, still letting go, still learning how to belong. If you’ve ever felt the ache of wanting deeper connection, this one’s for you.