Accountant turned poet, I'm learning to love myself one word at a time. These letters explore stories of my immigration to Canada and the burning search for belonging. Occasionally, I write about craft.
Ex-corporate accountant turned poet, also known as @theguelphpoet. My creative essays and craft lessons live here, on Substack. I am the founder of Gather, the well-loved writing table.
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For people who do language. Writing saved my lifeโso I teach writing as if it might save yours.
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