I’m Robin Young, the writer and photographer behind everything you see here. I started Feather & Flint in 2016 to write about the emotions and experiences that shape our lives under the surface, but that we don’t often know how to talk about out loud.
I believe that bringing anxiety, regret, and shame out into the light is how we move toward a more fulfilling future and build connections with other people.
I live in a cabin in the woods of Massachusetts; and when I write, I’m almost always snuggled up on the couch with the love of my life, our two rescue pups, and our two black cats. I have a life that would have been unfathomable to me as I navigated unemployment, volatile relationships, and grief throughout my twenties. I learned the hard way to trust my intuition, seek out fulfilling relationships and opportunities, and never be afraid to start over from scratch if I ended up in a life that didn’t feel like my own.
Through sharing my story as it unfolds, I hope to inspire you to live a life that’s true to who you are, no matter where you’re at in the journey.
I love hearing about the emotions, memories, and questions that my stories bring up for kindred spirits around the world. Please always feel free to leave a comment—I read every one!
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Starting from Scratch When Your Life No Longer Resembles You
The Art of Losing: Death, Divorce & Finding Joy in the Face of Tragedy
On Marriage: Recognizing & Cultivating a Love That Can Last a Lifetime
Why I Proposed to the Man Who’s Now My Husband—and Why I’ll Choose Him Again & Again
7 Mindset Shifts to Help You Create Healthy Routines & Make Peace with Your Body
