For the Birds
by Sarah Teresa Cookin 🎭️ Culture
For the Birds
About the Substack
Writing at the intersection of creativity, neurodivergence, and the more-than-human world; looking closely for the self who inhabits all three.
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Paid Subcription Benefits
- One prompt, worksheet, or creative tool every month!
- Access to The Resiliency Circle, a nourishing community space
- APRIL 2025 SPECIAL: Automatic entry into a raffle for a creative mentorship session this spring.
Paid Subscription Plans
- $77 a year
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About Sarah Teresa Cook
Sarah Cook (she / they) is a poet & essayist, teaching-writer, autistic human, game show enthusiast, bug advocate, double taurus, and creative mentor to other sensitive humans. Visit sarahteresacook.com to learn more.
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