new beginnings, old stories
Dear friends and family, welcome to my newsletter, The Blue Album, where I’ll be sharing parts of my lyrical memoir about grief, belonging, and reconciling my identity between two countries.
In these posts I will weave together intimate personal narrative, some Greek myth, and reflections on cultural taboos and maintaining the status quo.
For much of my life, I’ve been carrying a family secret that has haunted me with disappointment and longing. In the past, my perfectionist part has held me in paralysis and I have not shared my story openly for fear of rejection. I pushed down my most difficult emotions around this secret only to find them resurface when I least expect it.
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”
-William Wordsworth
My intention in this newsletter is to refuse hiding, to embrace my story, and perhaps find a community with whom I can create and learn from.
It won’t all be blue. I also aim to share the yoga philosophy and poetry/film/art that has given me hope and strength in these years, and that has set me on a journey toward wholeness and self-acceptance.
Stay tuned for next week’s newsletter introducing the island of my ancestors, Ikaria.
Hi Kalliope
This is a great place to find fellow travelers. I have been documenting my entrance into this space to help new entrants like you. Keep writing!
Go baby! Can't wait for more :)