Hi everyone, I should be posting my fifth Letter from Japan today - unfortunately there has been a shift in my plans. As many of you know I live with various mental and physical health conditions, both of which are have developed and expanded over the last six months. In light of this I’ve had to take the decision to streamline the work I do.
Thank you! I've absolutely made the right decision - may not be permanent but I suspect it will be. I think my old wordpress site just suited me better - the push for subscribers and constant "how to succeed at Substack" was no good for me or my writing. Very happy to have discovered your engaging and insightful work and I'm looking forward to reading as a consumer rather than a contributor xx
I will miss your letters on here, so descriptive and transporting, but I wholeheartedly support stepping away from anything that is no longer serving you. I hope the next chapter, the next focus, the next breath brings what you need!
Thank you so much Bonnie - it's lovely to know you've enjoyed what I write. I know I've done the right thing for now - I feel lighter and more like a writer than an saleswoman (which I know you kind of have to be but it just doesn't work for me). I'm glad I've tried and I'm glad to have met so many lovely people. I'm hoping to resurrect my Letters from Japan as part of my old wordpress site so keep an eye out! Thank you for your kind support xx
I wish you all the best. Thank you for putting me on your reading list. I hope you find joy in the everyday things despite your struggles.
Wishing you all the best, and glad you feel confident about what is best for you right now!
Thank you! I've absolutely made the right decision - may not be permanent but I suspect it will be. I think my old wordpress site just suited me better - the push for subscribers and constant "how to succeed at Substack" was no good for me or my writing. Very happy to have discovered your engaging and insightful work and I'm looking forward to reading as a consumer rather than a contributor xx
You have to do what you have to do, I followed you on instagram yesterday. Go. Rest and heal.
Thank you - that’s nice to read. I’m not resting (as ever) but I know I’ve made a positive decision. Glad you’re keeping in touch!
I will miss your letters on here, so descriptive and transporting, but I wholeheartedly support stepping away from anything that is no longer serving you. I hope the next chapter, the next focus, the next breath brings what you need!
Thank you so much Bonnie - it's lovely to know you've enjoyed what I write. I know I've done the right thing for now - I feel lighter and more like a writer than an saleswoman (which I know you kind of have to be but it just doesn't work for me). I'm glad I've tried and I'm glad to have met so many lovely people. I'm hoping to resurrect my Letters from Japan as part of my old wordpress site so keep an eye out! Thank you for your kind support xx