RITUALS

first person

Seeing the First Sunrise Makes Each Year Feel Special

Waking up early and standing out in the cold may not seem like self-care, but to me, it is.

Jessica Hurtault —

Dec 31, 2021

RITUALS

first person

Forgiving Myself as the One and Only New Year’s Resolution

I’m letting the dust of others’ expectations begin to settle, leaving room to see that I am not to blame for the hurt and harm I’ve dealt with. This year,…

Taneasha —

Dec 29, 2021

RITUALS

astrology, tarot & witchcraft

Simple, Quiet, Personal: An End of Year Tarot Ritual for Forgiveness

I want to invite you to a ritual that’s just for you: one of reflection, illumination, and ultimately, forgiveness.

meg —

Dec 24, 2021

RITUALS

first person

Love Letter to a Terrible Year

I mourn the losses. I celebrate the wins. I offer the future a chance, even if I don’t entirely believe in it.

A. Andrews —

Dec 21, 2021

RITUALS

first person

Finding Love in the Year of the Ox

On New Year’s Eve when the clock strikes midnight, the glimmering thoughts that slip across my mind are usually all variations on the same question: who have you been loved…

Katie Alafdal —

Dec 16, 2021

RITUALS

first person

Grief Is a Promise

The unthinkable can and will happen, but sorrow and loss are only splinters of what we can handle. The ritual is in the remembering.

SC Dillon —

Dec 14, 2021

RITUALS

holigays

Ground Yourself With a Five Step Ritual To Take Care of Your Inner Child

By convening with our inner-children as adults, we’re able to establish new holiday traditions to meet our own needs.

Saif Arbee —

Dec 13, 2021

RITUALS

music

I Listen to Christmas Music 24/7 This Time of Year and You Can Too

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, aka time to play Christmas music literally at all hours. Be warned.

Jada Fulcher —

Dec 10, 2021

RITUALS

first person

On Reconciliation, Reconnection, and Acceptance

Spending time in the kitchen and learning how to cook the comfort food of my childhood has helped me connect to my mother in ways I never expected.

Eman Ezekiel —

Dec 8, 2021

RITUALS

first person

Say Hello to RITUALS, an Autostraddle End of Year Miniseries

The eight writers who contributed to this miniseries will share all sorts of rituals: rituals for love, rituals for grief, rituals for forgiveness, rituals for inner peace. My wish is…

Vanessa —

Dec 6, 2021