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Hobby Hopping

Transition: Panic. Pause. Pivot. Repeat
Starting Aug 26, 2026 11PM UTC

About this Session

Sometimes the things we enjoy change. A hobby we loved fades away. Something we never thought we'd like becomes our favorite part of the week. We discover a new strength, realize we're not as good at something as we thought, or find ourselves spending time with different people because of it. This Space is about making room for those changes, exploring what they've taught us, and recognizing that growing into new interests doesn't mean we've lost who we are. It might just mean we're getting to know ourselves a little better.

Transition moment: from defined to curious and playful.

About this Space

Vibe: Raw, a little chaotic, validating, messy, and unfiltered.

All of it welcomed — panic, pause, pivots, and the small victories in between. Show up as you are here. No questions, no advice, no judgement.

A Space for exploring the chaotic, exhausting, nonlinear experience of change, survival, and becoming. We hold space for the aftermath of trauma — and just, the ick of life — for uncertain identities, invisible burdens, and the weight of the “in-between.” Here, we honor the messy moments, the stumbles, the hard pivots, and the small victories that don’t follow a script.

🪐 This Space is for you if:

  • 🌀 You’re in the messy middle of something and don’t have the words yet
  • 🌱 You’re figuring out who you are after survival, loss, burnout, or life upheaval
  • 🛤️ You’re tired of advice and coping tips and need space to move through life in your own way, even if it looks different from others
  • 🤍 Something inside you is saying it’s OK to be here, even if you’re unsure why

In this Space, we’re not here to fix each other. We’re here to witness, validate, and walk alongside one another in the in-between — honoring panic, pause, pivots, and repeats alike.

💬 Themes we may explore:

  • Justice, societal pressures, diversity, equity, inclusion, access and representation
  • Embracing and sitting with emotions
  • Transitions in family, relationships, identity, careers, hobbies, and values
  • Finding your voice, worth, and agency — living for yourself, not comparison
  • Navigating spaces that don't see or believe you

☁️ Why this Space matters:

Transitions aren’t tidy. Growth doesn’t follow a straight line. Healing doesn’t happen on schedule. And not everyone gets a clear “before and after.” This Space centers the human experience — raw, real, and unfiltered. Your truth matters. It’s for people who’ve lived through something, are still living through it, or aren’t sure what comes next. Together, we practice naming the hard stuff, honoring rest, leaning into the panic and the pause, and embracing the pivots that keep us moving forward — however slowly.

And here you are, living despite it all.

— Rupi Kaur

  • Click here to learn more about what to expect during a Space Session.

  • Check out my other Space, Still Sick, Still Here. A Space for folx navigating chronic health, illness, pain, mental health and disabilities.

Questions? claire@totem.org

Meet the Keeper

Claire (she/her) is a passionate advocate for refugees, immigrants, survivors of domestic, sexual, and teen dating violence, and queer communities. With roots in West Michigan, she brings a trauma-informed lens to community engagement, training, and program development. She believes deeply in the power of community, dignity, and lived experience to …

Reach out to the Keeper: claire@totem.org
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