Writing on Substack
Outgrowing old versions of ourselves.
Nicole’s writing lives on Substack: stories and observations about identity, worth, belonging, and the beliefs that shape who we become.
A note worth reading.
Quality over noise, always.
Writing, conversation, and questions worth sitting with.
LOOK WHO iT iS
Aug 19, 2026
That Explains a Lot
Life after abusive doesn’t always look how we might expect.
LOOK WHO iT iS
Aug 7, 2026
When the Truth Doesn't Make the Best Story
One of the strangest parts of being an athlete in the public eye has nothing to do with training or competition or even medals.
LOOK WHO iT iS
Jul 30, 2026
When You’ve Outgrown Your Life
Kind of like a hermit crab.
LOOK WHO iT iS
Jul 26, 2026
I Thought I Was Chasing Happiness
As if happiness is something we earn.
LOOK WHO iT iS
Jul 23, 2026
High performers are often the worst at realizing they're falling apart.
I know that because I'm one of them.
LOOK WHO iT iS
Jul 18, 2026
Resiliency is bull**it
More specifically, having things to be resilient about.