Essays

It Only Has To Make Sense To You

My full circle path navigating infertility and motherhood.

May 26, 2025 • Elise Joseph James

Older Is Bolder

Plus five questions I want to know about aging.

May 3, 2025 • Elise Joseph James

A girl and some things she's casually loving.

Apr 22, 2025 • Elise Joseph James

Arriving & Departing

On craving a soft landing.

Mar 28, 2025 • Elise Joseph James

2+0+2+5=9 et al.

Jan 8, 2025 • Elise Joseph James

The story behind one of my favorite songs.

Oct 24, 2024 • Elise Joseph James

Things You Should Know: A List

Alternately titled "things I’m starting to believe and want to remember."

Oct 10, 2024 • Elise Joseph James

Sense & Sensitivity

I asked a handful of "HSPs" to share about their personal experiences.

Aug 11, 2024 • Elise Joseph James

Main Character Energy

Doing what I want! 😝

Jul 17, 2024 • Elise Joseph James

Victim Mentality

A way to cope with my past, holding me back from my future.

Jun 18, 2024 • Elise Joseph James

We Made A Book (!)

An offhand comment fueled a fun and rewarding project, Disarray.

May 8, 2024 • Elise Joseph James

Settling in to a new season.

Apr 24, 2024 • Elise Joseph James

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