Making Friends With the Wasps

Making Friends with the WaspsThe long, slow work of mending -- From the Stable Roots series | Read-aloud editionThis week’s episode walks gently into the tangled spaces of repair: of family, of land, of self. As my father’s health declines and life asks more questions than it answers, I return—again and again—to the daily work of mending. From the myths we build around our parents to the pencil I offered a wasp, this piece traces the quiet ways we negotiate vulnerability and create safety in places that feel sharp.I'll read you stories of:My complicated relationship with my father’s long withdrawalThe unexpected joy of becoming my mother’s roommateThe fragility of horses and the mythology of resilienceWhy Christopher has never been stung by a beeThe surprising lessons wasps and blueberries can teach us about trustAnd what mowing a cemetery field shows me about the difference between fixing and tending🧭 Whether you're navigating grief, caregiving, rebuilding relationships, or just trying to stay soft in a hard world, this one’s for you.🔗 More from my world:🌾 Visit the farm: Bramblewood Stables📚 Subscribe to my writing: Stable Roots -- A place where stories, horses, land, and memory meet. New posts every Thursday.🎧 Listen to more episodes of the podcast: Relatively Stable Archive💌 Begin the ten-part love story: Ten Times I Said No To Love — A personal narrative about fear, partnership, and finding my way home.📬 If this episode resonated with you, consider subscribing, sharing, or leaving a note.We’re all learning how to mend. Let's do it together.Love, Kim Get full access to Stable Roots at stableroots.substack.com/subscribe