Potluck dishes covered almost every surface of my 600-square foot apartment. A small silver bowl of moon water sat in the middle of the floor with three white candles and a rose quartz crystal. As each of the 13 women arrived, the woman before her washed her feet in my bathroom tub.

I was 21, and we were there to create a supportive space, celebrate the full moon, and plant seeds of intention for the month ahead. We shared things we’d never shared before, recognized ourselves in the stories of others, and supported each other unconditionally.

Thirty years later, I started an intergenerational group for women who met every Sunday via Zoom for more than two years. Some of us used the time to write, while one woman sewed dresses for her granddaughter. In real life, we met for a No Kings protest and one member’s pole-dance performance.

I’ve always been amazed by what women in community can accomplish. Women who show up, put themselves first, and give other women permission to be exactly who they are without having to justify or explain it.

The world needs so much more of that right now. Something has fractured, the patriarchy is showing its whole backside, and women need each other more than ever.

Building community won’t solve every problem, but it will remind you that you're not alone. You’re not the only one holding a blank page. The woman across from you has also survived something. You don't have to figure out what comes next all by yourself.

And that changes everything.

That's why I created Unmuted, a monthly drop-in journaling hour for women starting April 25, 10am PT / 1pm ET.

Free.

One hour.

Just us and our journals. Plus ocean sounds, journal giveaway for live attendees, and three optional prompts.

And if you're ready to talk sooner, my door is open.

Books Are My Love Language 📚

I recently listened to The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James — a dual-timeline murder mystery with a serial killer, a haunted hotel, and an investigation driven by women who refuse to back down. The novel illustrates how women collaborate to navigate risk, protect each other, and get justice. If you like ghost stories with emotional stakes, this one’s for you.

Have you read it? Hit reply and let me know. It's in my Bookshop if you want it.

Recent Byline 📰

​“I thought my best years were behind me at 50. Then I discovered aging could be an adventure.” (Business Insider)

Weekly Journal Prompt ✍️

What old story about yourself are you finally ready to compost? What do you want to grow in its place?

Write bravely, my friend. See you next week.

-Amber 🥰

PS. Do you know someone facing midlife and looking to build community? Share this page so she can sign up below.

Thanks so much for reading and sharing! 🙏