Welcome to our very first Bloom Notes episode. While our main episodes are deep dives into the mystical and the botanical, these mini-episodes are dedicated to the "Living Archive"—a space for the raw, unpolished, and beautiful voices of our community.

In this inaugural session, Kaitlin leads the way by stepping into the role of the seeker. She shares a deeply personal, original poem written during a season of profound physical limitation.

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Do you have a "Bloom Note," a poem, or a story of resilient magic? We want to hold space for it. Check out our instagram @the.bitter.and.the.bloom or our website to find the submission form.

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