The Worst Book World? Been There. Have the scars to prove it.

Exploring the worst book world to grow up in.

The Paper Women Are Ready to Come Home with You

Hey loves, If you're a part of my art Substack, you've watched Paper Women come to life one by one. The woman on the train bridge. The one floating in the pool. The old witch running a shop that opens at 3 AM. Many have asked if you could have them to use in other … Continue reading The Paper Women Are Ready to Come Home with You

From Dissociation to Association

Reflecting on lifelong dissociation due to trauma, detailing the journey from fragmentation to integration through writing, emphasizing healing, awareness, and emotional processing.

If Everything Is Trafficking, Nothing Is

young girl exploring a verdant cornfield

A personal account of childhood labor trafficking within a cult, emphasizing the importance of accurately identifying trauma and understanding the legal definitions of trafficking.

The Vennie Dispatch: October 2026

What's happening in the Venniverse? October's newsletter is here!

I Made Some Things. I Found Some Things.

Highlighting new merchandise, favorite items, and the Amazon shop growth journey.

The Vennie Dispatch: September 2026

What's happening in the Venniverse? September's newsletter is here!

The Vennie Dispatch: August 2026

What's happening in the Venniverse? August's newsletter is here!

The shop is open.

Everything I make, finally in one place; apparel, art, books, and music, all pulled from the same well. The shop is open.

Returning to the World

Five years of chronic pain, grief, and loss. Now, finally, a return. An essay on shadow work, healing, boundaries, and what it feels like to come back to yourself.