the diary of an empath

hi, I’m Robin

The writer behind these words. I’m also a social worker, mom in the midst of young motherhood, and a creator who loves finding beauty in the overlooked. My greatest gift in life is my intuition. It’s also been, at times, the most difficult to follow, especially when it means taking the road less travelled. Being told I was “an empath” gave me a word for how strange I felt and with it, a roadmap for learning how to tend to my needs, my energy, and how to balance a deep care for the world around me, with a need to look after myself. This year, this space turns 10! I hope you stay awhile, find pieces of yourself in these words, and join our Tended community if you feel the call.

 
 

 
 

on these pages

You’ll find words for:

  • Healing through major life shifts, including young motherhood

  • Moving out of scarcity and building confidence in your gifts

  • Nurturing your creativity, intuition, and inner voice

As well as what I’m loving and feeling inspired by these days: including Home as a Vessel, where thrifting, slow interior styling, and tending to our physical spaces becomes how we care for ourselves.

 
 

Find me on YouTube

While writing has always been my anchor, I have recently transitioned into visual storytelling through my YouTube channel. Here, I expand upon the themes of this blog - intentional living, sustainability, and the art of slowing down. It is where my creative process comes to life, from thrifting and restoration to the quiet, grounding work of tending to a home. You can join me there for biweekly explorations into the art of living well.

 

 

read the blog

 

 

 a few of my favorite things

 

 
 
 
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