Are You the One Who Holds Everyone Together?
You remember the birthdays. You plan the gatherings. You carry the emotional weight no one sees. Now it's time to tell your story.
The Invisible Work of Keeping Relationships Alive
Kin keeping is the emotional and relational glue that holds families and communities together. It's beautiful, but it can also feel isolating. You carry the emotional responsibility without recognition, feeling the quiet pressure to always "be the glue." This work is deeply meaningful, yet so often unseen.
Feeling Unseen
Doing the constant behind-the-scenes work to keep everyone connected, while feeling invisible yourself.
The Heavy Weight
Carrying the emotional responsibility and mental load for your family's relational health.
The Hidden Value
Knowing this work matters profoundly, yet struggling with the lack of acknowledgment and support.
A Safe Space for Your Story
We are creating a collaborative anthology featuring 20 women who know the profound reality of kin keeping.
This isn't just a book—it's a movement to give voice to the unseen role of women. We provide a supportive, validating, and empowering environment where your real experiences are honored. You don't have to carry the weight alone anymore; your story deserves to be heard.
How to Share Your Story
Apply
Fill out a short application below and share your story idea with us.
Get Selected
We review all applications carefully and choose aligned voices for the anthology.
Write Your Chapter
You'll receive prompts, guidance, and support to craft your powerful story.
Become an Author
Your story becomes part of a powerful collective book published for the world.
Before This Project
- Feeling unseen in your daily efforts to keep everyone together.
- Carrying the emotional weight and mental load entirely alone.
- Leaving powerful, relatable stories untold and unshared.
What You'll Experience
- Published Author Credit: See your name in print.
- A Platform: Share your story with readers who need it.
- Connection: Bond with 19 other incredible women.
- Impact: Be part of a meaningful movement giving voice to women.
Apply to Be an Author
Ready to share your story? Fill out the application below to be considered for the Kin Keeping anthology.