Propagating Self-Love
A newsletter for the weary, the neurodivergent, the recovering, and the fragile sprouts.
What is this space?
If you’ve ever felt like self-care was just another chore on your to-do list, or that loving yourself felt like a mountain you weren’t equipped to climb, you’re in the right place.
A process, not a destination.
After a three-year hiatus, a long winter of grief, sobriety, and navigating some intense executive dysfunction, I’ve realized that we don’t need more commands to “be better.” We need gentle permission (and maybe a little encouragement) to grow slowly.
Why “Propagating”?
In gardening, to propagate is to take a small cutting (a leaf, a stem, a fragment, a scrap) and give it the environment it needs to grow roots. It’s a bit scientific, a bit magical, and often verrrrry slow.
That is how we handle self-love here. We aren’t trying to bloom overnight. We are:
Taking small cuttings of kindness and curiosity.
Creating a suitable environment (mental health tools, boundaries, and community).
Waiting for roots to grow and understanding that some cuttings take, and some don’t. And that’s okay.
What you’ll find in your inbox:
When you subscribe, you’re joining a community of humans who are tired of the hustle of healing. You can expect:
Weekly Reflections: Honest essays on mental health, ADHD, parenting, and the quiet wins of everyday life.
The “Root System”: Practical, low-energy tools for self-compassion when your mental health monsters are loud.
Community Conversations: A safe space in the comments to share your own “sprout” moments without judgment.
About the Author
I’m Nikki. I’m a mom, a wife, an artist, a plant-lover, and a human in active recovery from the belief that I have to be perfect and have everything together to be worthy of living my best life. This newsletter is my way of checking in with myself (and with you) as we navigate the adventure of learning to love ourselves together.
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Talk soon!
Nikki
