A new cycle

23 February 2023

My mum came to care for Eden today so I could be with myself, my body, my womb, my blood. Mine and Eden's breastfeeding journey ended poignantly 2 weeks ago and now my moon has finally come. I'm recognising that for me menstrual pains and birthing pains are not so different, being with my breath and with my body in opening to the experience. The crimson flow still fascinates me, even more so after 3 plus years without. I'm free bleeding, soaking bloody layers of fabric in a bowl of water so my plants can enjoy rich nutrients tomorrow. Permaculture, cycles, giving back to nature, back to the earth. I've been feeling delicate, strong, supernatural. And deeply grateful this cycle has returned to me, returning me to life, through a death, a release and a big mother loving letting go.