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Gather. Write. Mend.
Upcoming, Low-Pressure, Virtual Events for You
Oct 28
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Kristin Vanderlip
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'Word by Word' Writing Workshop
A new space for writers craving inspiration, time to play with craft, and (re)discover the wonder of words [October 30th]
Oct 21
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Kristin Vanderlip
5
2
Love That Never Leaves
A note and prompt for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Oct 14
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Kristin Vanderlip
4
2
Prompt: For Facing Invisible Mountains & What Seems Impossible
Pen & Mend Journal Prompt (No. 74) Moving from What Feels Impossible to the Possible
Oct 11
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Kristin Vanderlip
2
Under the Gravitational Pull of Griefy Things & Down Days
A reflection on depression, presence, & the slow art of mending [plus, an invite to a live event this week]
Oct 6
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Kristin Vanderlip
4
6
September 2025
Let the Changing Seasons Guide Your Rhythms
Reflections, prompts, & resources for listening to life and living seasonly, with a creative flare [fall edition]
Sep 27
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Kristin Vanderlip
1
For Creatives Who Long to Bring Their Work into the World
Invitations to ask questions, gather resources, and nurture your creative path
Sep 23
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Kristin Vanderlip
Do Little Joys Help in Big Grief?
What If Your Heart Has a Hole so Large that Joy Slips Through?
Sep 18
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Kristin Vanderlip
3
4
Staying Open When Your Heart Feels Heavy
A Poem for Reading or Listening [Audio Recording], with a Creative Practice to Borrow on Down Days
Sep 16
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Kristin Vanderlip
6
Prompt: Reasons To Stay
Pen & Mend Journal Prompt (No. 73) For gathering staying power when life tempts you to escape
Sep 6
8
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May We Create, Even When God Seems Silent and Hope Feels Far
My new guest devotion for (in)courage
Sep 4
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Kristin Vanderlip
7
August 2025
Becoming Grief Aware
Reflections and Resources on National Grief Awareness Day
Aug 30
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Kristin Vanderlip
3
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