I’m closing down The Bed Perspective…

… but something new has emerged

Hi friend!

Happy new year!

Phew, it’s been a while. I’m not even sure where to begin…

Photo by Efe Kurnaz on Unsplash

When I released my album this year I was thrown into an internal frenzy.

All my visibility wounds were triggered. All the grief of having given up my music at a young age came cascading down onto me. All the sorrow at not being able to play live washed over me. And all the joy of having created something I’m incredibly proud of and having found my purpose in life surrounded me. It was a lot.

On top of that, my IV catheter broke in late August and I had several trips to the hospital, both on the island where I live, but also a three-day stay at the main hospital in Copenhagen. I didn’t get a private room and had to sit with a duvet around my head to shield me from the light. It took me two months to recover.

I’ll tell you more later about how I worked through my visibility wounds and what has met me on the other side (if you choose to join me in my new endeavour), but for now I have big news for you!

I’m closing down The Bed Perspective.

Yup, you heard it right: I’m closing down the newsletter that has kept me afloat for three years now and has kept me connected to so many wonderful people.

The truth is: I feel like I’ve said everything I need to say about living with chronic illness. I just feel emptied out. And I think that’s a good thing. I’ve also felt pidgeon-holed as of late — like I’m in a box that is too small. There are other things I want to focus on.

And that’s why I’m starting a new newsletter — from scratch.

Yes, I could have just kept The Bed Perspective setup and named it something new, but I know that a lot of you are here for chronic illness content alone.

See, I’m creating a newsletter that centers my music and creativity.

It’s called The Genius Within and will contain songs, conversations, and reflections for folk lovers, deep listeners, and anyone curious about the inner life of music and how it intertwines with self-love, spirituality and social change.

I will be sharing:

• Never-published songs

• Covers

• Old drafts or snippets of music to show you how a song is created

• Behind-the-song essays

• Reflections on creativity (especially while living with limitations)

• Essays on songwriting, personal growth, self love, spirituality, mental health

• Journaling prompts for self-love and self-discovery

• Podcast conversations with other singer songwriters (if my body and brain allows it)

• What I’m listening to now

I know this is not for everyone, which is why you don’t have to do anything if you don’t want to join me in my new endeavour.

But if you do (and I would LOVE for you to join me), then simply click here to join.

I’ll make sure to send out one or two more reminders, but for now:

Lots of love and care,

Madelleine