August Update
health struggles, new art, and learning how to structure my time
Hello all,
I am in the process of learning and adjusting as I navigate a variety of worsening symptoms.
With the sheer volume of medical appointments and at-home therapies, and to my inevitable frustration, I have very little time and energy for anything beyond managing my symptoms.
Later this month, I will share more on Patreon about what I’m navigating and how it’s affecting me.
I am still learning to acknowledge (i.e., be honest with myself about) the realities of living with disability in America.
The structure of my day looks entirely different from most nondisabled people I know, or even know of; there’s no set of standard or traditional expectations I am able to meet.
Planning around my disabledness is like planning for the weather: I might have a vague idea of what I might be able to accomplish in a week, or even a month, but I never actually know until the exact moment.
What all this means for the newsletter specifically is that it will be sent out once a month rather than weekly.
The format will remain the same: updates on my art, creative practice, and offerings.
Thank you all for your interest in me and my art; your support means the world.
Until soon,
Riv
