This newsletter was first published on Valentine’s Day in 2016.
Whether you’ve been a subscriber since day one or joined last month, I am grateful to have you here.
Can you believe this newsletter was started by a 22-year-old who just wanted to document life after undergrad? I remember wanting to be taken seriously as a writer, even though I didn't know how building a creative life looked from my perspective. Somehow that also meant sharing unfiltered thoughts over long bus rides after dramatic breakups. (Special thanks to the OGs who dealt with that).
I had no idea where my writing would take me, how to balance a career and creativity, or if I would fall stay in love.
Consistency has been hard, and somewhere along the way, I became afraid to write and share stories like I used to. Sending each of these emails reminds me that the worst thing I could do is never try.
So, I’m still here at 32 years old. I’m reconnecting with creativity after unintended hiatuses (postpartum anxiety, grief, toxic work environments, growing threats of fascism—you name it). And I’ll keep putting in the effort, however it takes shape moving forward.
Your support has encouraged me to continue writing Negotiation and further my creative expression with photography, zines, and videos. Writing every iteration of this newsletter has given me so much joy—thank you!
We’ve gone from Tinyletter to Substack to Kit. Who knows what’s next? I just hope you stick around for the rest of the journey.
Enjoy this free zine collection as your Valentine’s Day gift!
With love,
Sula Found / bb K
P.S I will be back with a longer newsletter next week.
