Heck yeah Bernard! I should’ve made a bigger deal about our 5% he/hims. I’m so glad you guys are here! I’m planning to make up for the omission with a big shoutout on Substack Notes today. ❤️❤️❤️
Auntie-turned-mom here (7 months into this new identity) and I just want to say I love this newsletter so much and always open it. It gives me a real feeling of hope and excitement — for a future of kinship and community with Aunties (of all genders) right at the center, not at the fringes.
Also, I love the practical tips for hanging with kids! All grown ups, including parents, can really benefit from those.
You’re doing such cool and important — and irresistible! — work. Thank you.
Thank you so much for saying so, Catherine! And seven months into parenthood, wow, you are really in it. I hope that you are getting a lot of support from Aunties and the people who love your family!
I look forward to the discussion on foster kids. I hope you’ll mention court appointed special advocacy (CASA) which is like auntiehood on steroids for the dependency system!
Drew, thank you for this suggestion! I am coming at writing about this from the point of view of somebody who cares a lot, but knows very little about the system side. Do you have some experience with being a CASA or some other perspective that has helped you learn about them? I would love to pick your brain!
I love a good strategic plan, Lisa. And I'm excited for everything the Auntie Bulletin is bringing to my life, and to all of our lives more generally!
Also, re: demographic data, I just wanna shout out to my fellow 5% Male-Identifying Aunties (eg Uncles). Woo! Traitors to the patriarchy, unite!
Heck yeah Bernard! I should’ve made a bigger deal about our 5% he/hims. I’m so glad you guys are here! I’m planning to make up for the omission with a big shoutout on Substack Notes today. ❤️❤️❤️
Auntie-turned-mom here (7 months into this new identity) and I just want to say I love this newsletter so much and always open it. It gives me a real feeling of hope and excitement — for a future of kinship and community with Aunties (of all genders) right at the center, not at the fringes.
Also, I love the practical tips for hanging with kids! All grown ups, including parents, can really benefit from those.
You’re doing such cool and important — and irresistible! — work. Thank you.
Thank you so much for saying so, Catherine! And seven months into parenthood, wow, you are really in it. I hope that you are getting a lot of support from Aunties and the people who love your family!
Love your strategic plan. I want to build this world
Thank you! Me too!
I look forward to the discussion on foster kids. I hope you’ll mention court appointed special advocacy (CASA) which is like auntiehood on steroids for the dependency system!
Drew, thank you for this suggestion! I am coming at writing about this from the point of view of somebody who cares a lot, but knows very little about the system side. Do you have some experience with being a CASA or some other perspective that has helped you learn about them? I would love to pick your brain!