Essays
Reflections on truth, creativity, relationships,
and the quiet work of becoming.
and the quiet work of becoming.
There are moments in life when something no longer fits.
A relationship.
A role.
A belief.
A version of ourselves we've outgrown.
These essays explore what it means to notice those moments... and to stay in relationship with ourselves long enough to discover what is true.
I don't write because I've figured life out.
I write because writing helps me hear myself more clearly.
Sometimes an essay begins with a memory.
Sometimes with a question.
Sometimes with a truth I didn't know I knew... until it appeared on the page.
If these words help you feel a little more connected to yourself...
then they've done exactly what I hoped they would.
Nicole Ouwenga-Scott
writer • coach • founder, Creative Thread
July 13, 2026
For years, I thought I was protecting my relationships. I didn't realize I was leaving myself. This is the beginning of that story.
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