@paulphillips
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive,” “too serious,” or “too spiritual,” then the words of Michael Shepherd Writer will feel like a balm. His work speaks to those who feel deeply and live thoughtfully—the kind of people who wrestle with questions long after others move on. His essays hold space for grief, hope, longing, and slow healing. There’s no spiritual bypassing here. Instead, there’s tenderness, truth, and texture. Each post feels like a conversation that doesn’t demand you resolve anything by the final sentence. That’s part of the beauty—his writing trusts the process. Whether you're deconstructing faith, holding space for others, or trying to feel whole in a fractured world, his words remind you that you're not alone, and you never were.