Threadings.

In which ismatu gwendolyn, young revolutionist, explores what keeps them bound at the seams: disciplined, precarious love; insurgent strategy; reading. Cozy up and pour some tea.

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3| The Wisteria: a Love Letter to Grief

How does Grief show up in the Garden Space? What does she look like; where does she live? Most importantly, where do Grief and love coincide? Ismatu Gwendolyn performs a one-take reading of their essay, The Wisteria: a Love Letter to Grief, written about the passing of their Aunt Nadaline nine years ago. read the full essay at ismatu.substack.com . This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ismatu.substack.com/subscribe...

Aug 23, 2022•5 min

2| ...do I have trash taste? and other musings on my love life

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit ismatu.substack.com Me and my friend + former roomie Lorren discuss my exes, male-related stress, and how perplexing it is that there are men who cannot differentiate between basic vegetables.

Aug 21, 2022•4 min

1| The Garden Space: an Introduction

Welcome to The Garden Space, a newsletter and podcast where we consider connection. What could it mean to be in community with oneself, one's intra and external space, as well as with one another? Where do I find myself? Ismatu Gwendolyn does a one-take reading of their essay, "The Garden Space: an Introduction." When I reached inside myself one day and pulled out something to put on a page, I found bright green raspberry leaves. Who was surprised? They were just like me, the way they hung to th...

Aug 16, 2022•10 min

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