Hello, Gathering has been on my mind a great deal lately. Since the pandemic began, I’ve noticed how reluctant I am to turn up to events in person. Make it online and I’m there. But actually leaving the house? That’s a big ‘nope’ from me. Of course, it doesn’t help that I spent the first eight weeks of this year incapacited by illness (
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I read Priya’s book years ago, but it feels like one you can pick up again and again, anytime you are thinking (and rethinking) about what you want connection to look and feel like. That’s definitely on my mind these days, especially when it comes to online community. Grateful for a new convo to listen to, and for the nod to pick the book back up!
Mar 30, 2023·edited Mar 30, 2023Liked by Katherine May
I am so looking forward to digging into this! I am recovering from a June 2022 Covid infection and it's been so challenging to consider how to reemerge into the world, despite my dire need for inspiration, connection and awe. I recently left the house for the first time in 9 months and hopped a plane to the Caribbean. I was terrified of catching Covid again, my body still racked with pain and discomfort. And still, I went. The first glimpses of tufted islands against a rippled canvas of azure blue rendered me whole. Awe.
What a fascinating conversation and such a relief to hear perspectives that challenge the norms. So often I've felt like I'm the only one who doesn't like or enjoy the traditional noisy, crowded, loud gatherings.
This was such a fantastic conversation. And I just want to normalize that hesitancy to socialize again even when you crave connection with the people you know and love. This has been very confusing for me too. I’m trying to just except my pace, and let it go as it needs to.
As a fellow autistic I loved this. It was so validating in the desire to bring clarity to group settings. I immediately ordered the book. And I drew lines in my own online membership community to protect our nervous systems. It's what my gut was telling me to do and this podcast chat gave me the courage to do so.
I read Priya’s book years ago, but it feels like one you can pick up again and again, anytime you are thinking (and rethinking) about what you want connection to look and feel like. That’s definitely on my mind these days, especially when it comes to online community. Grateful for a new convo to listen to, and for the nod to pick the book back up!
I am so looking forward to digging into this! I am recovering from a June 2022 Covid infection and it's been so challenging to consider how to reemerge into the world, despite my dire need for inspiration, connection and awe. I recently left the house for the first time in 9 months and hopped a plane to the Caribbean. I was terrified of catching Covid again, my body still racked with pain and discomfort. And still, I went. The first glimpses of tufted islands against a rippled canvas of azure blue rendered me whole. Awe.
Love love love this xxxx
What a fascinating conversation and such a relief to hear perspectives that challenge the norms. So often I've felt like I'm the only one who doesn't like or enjoy the traditional noisy, crowded, loud gatherings.
This was such a fantastic conversation. And I just want to normalize that hesitancy to socialize again even when you crave connection with the people you know and love. This has been very confusing for me too. I’m trying to just except my pace, and let it go as it needs to.
Thank you, Katherine, for so often voicing exactly how I feel! ❤️
As a fellow autistic I loved this. It was so validating in the desire to bring clarity to group settings. I immediately ordered the book. And I drew lines in my own online membership community to protect our nervous systems. It's what my gut was telling me to do and this podcast chat gave me the courage to do so.