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Figuring it all out, together: living simply & intentionally, with chronic illness, running a business, and seeing how this whole thing pans out.

Newsletter · By Alana Holloway · Official site

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  1. Issue · Jul 29, 2026

    Neighbour friends and accidental communities (opens the original)

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    I’m really going to miss hanging in the communal garden with our neighbours.An introvert to my core, I never expected that I’d want – no, need – whatever hanging out in the communal garden with our neighbours and their kid brings to my life. It’s dawning on me quite how much I’m going to miss this when we move.This is what they mean when they talk about community.This is how I – energetically and mentally – make having my kid at home with me full time, easier.<br

  2. Issue · Jul 3, 2026

    Clothes that actually fit my ever changing body?! (opens the original)

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    On figuring it out has been figuring it out, so I’ve updated my about page and subscription options - have a look here!I’m in the middle of spending a couple of very frustrating hours unpicking and letting out the seams on a pair of trousers, all so they’re a bit looser on my hips.On figuring it out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work

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