Essays + Narratives

“How do you feel?” my new husband asks into the darkness, stroking my hair to the rhythm of the waves outside the bedroom window.  His voice is low and sleepy, but I can still hear a hint of angst. The reflection of my sequined white dress hanging on the wardrobe door creates a glistening disco […]

Summary + Guest Bio In episode 18 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt swaps her host seat with Alex Wright, She is Kindred’s own community coordinator. Alex interviews Britt and her husband, Michael “Smitty” Smith, about love, marriage, and the relationship they’ve built on a foundation of teamwork and genuine partnership. Britt + Smitty […]

A Giant Burden By Kendra Kruckenberg 2011 “There’s something I’ve been meaning to talk to you about,” my boyfriend, David says, leaning forward to play with my hair.  He sits on his worn, hand-me-down couch while I sit in front of him on the cheap apartment carpet, my back resting against his shins. My stomach […]

Summary + Guest Bio: Episode 17 of the She is Kindred podcast marks the beginning of a brand new month and a brand new theme: “Love, Sex, and Marriage.” And while the weeks that follow will dive deep into a myriad of topics less commonly talked about within most circles, we wanted to take some […]

On episode 16 of the She is Kindred podcast, Britt chats with author, speaker, and educator Mary Marantz. She is Kindred thrives on meeting each other in the middle of our stories, where we find common ground and cultivate grace in the process. We hold conversations about growing in intentionality and believing our worth is […]

I came across an old photo album in my closet the other day. In two seconds, I was distracted, flipping through the pages and laughing at hairstyles that were courtesy of a bad perm and half a can of Aqua Net. “The kids would love this,” I said to myself, wondering why I hadn’t stored […]