{"id":15,"date":"2025-03-08T19:44:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T08:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nightwolfsden.com\/blog\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2025-12-13T21:45:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T11:45:19","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nightwolfsden.com\/blog\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Welcome to Nightwolf&#8217;s Den <\/strong><br><em>Exploring Spirit, Craft, and the Wild Within.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to <strong>Nightwolf\u2019s Den<\/strong> &#8211; a personal space where I slow down, reflect, create, and tell stories drawn from a life deeply rooted in creativity, connection, and the natural world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What began years ago as \u201ca little craft, a little parenting, and a lot of me\u201d has grown into something richer and more intentional: a place to explore inner landscapes, everyday magic, and the wild, honest moments that shape us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a space for lived experience &#8211; not perfection.<br>For creativity as practice, not performance.<br>For stories that hold both light and shadow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A bit about me<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nightwolfsden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/120162292_10157726154926395_1113993298429470977_n7-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"black &amp; white image of Caroline (aka Nightwolf)\" class=\"wp-image-16\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:248px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a mum to two amazing girls, human to five cats (Luna, Logan, Florence, Chippie &amp; Breezer), keeper of five chickens, and married to my <strong>best friend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally from Launceston, Tasmania, I now call George Town home &#8211; a place that grounds me and continually draws me back to the rhythms of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a foster carer with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justcats.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Just Cats Tasmania<\/a>, a Pagan, and someone who finds joy in:<br>Photography<br>Art and creative practice<br>Planners, journaling, and intentional living<br>Craft in all its forms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m also involved in my community &#8211; including being a primary school hockey coach and being part of our local arts group <a href=\"https:\/\/outercovecreative.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outer Cove Creative Inc. <\/a><br>I\u2019m also currently studying a Diploma of Creative Arts &amp; Health at UTAS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside creativity, advocacy matters deeply to me. I\u2019m a passionate voice for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ovarian Cancer awareness<\/strong> (after losing my mum to it in 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Domestic violence awareness<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mental health awareness<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m also an Accredited Mental Health First Aider, and I believe that sharing our stories &#8211; honestly and compassionately &#8211; can save lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Nightwolf\u2019s Den?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve carried the nickname <strong>Nightwolf<\/strong> since the early days of the internet \u2014 and even before that, during my CB radio days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I created this blog, <em>Nightwolf\u2019s Den<\/em> felt like the most natural name. This space has always been my <strong>den<\/strong> \u2014 a place where I gather thoughts, stories, creativity, reflections, and pieces of myself to share with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a safe space.<br>A creative space.<br>A place to return to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You\u2019ll Find Here<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nightwolf\u2019s Den is intentionally varied \u2014 because life is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you\u2019ll find posts about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blogging<\/strong> \u2014 challenges, reflections, and guest posts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General life<\/strong> \u2014 awareness campaigns, advocacy, and product reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting organised<\/strong> \u2014 planners, journaling, and intentional systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our house &amp; family life<\/strong> \u2014 the everyday moments that matter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In the Den Kitchen<\/strong> \u2014 recipes and shared food stories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pagan paths<\/strong> \u2014 Wheel of the Year, seasonal reflections, spiritual practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting crafty<\/strong> \u2014 photography, art, and hands-on creativity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Out &amp; About<\/strong> \u2014 travels, experiences, and things to do in Tasmania<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some posts are practical. Some are reflective. Some are deeply personal. All of them are real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Invitation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nightwolf\u2019s Den is my space &#8211; but it\u2019s also an open one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re drawn to creativity with meaning, spirituality grounded in everyday life, honest storytelling, or simply slowing down and noticing the world around you &#8211; you\u2019re welcome here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pull up a chair.<br>Step into the den.<br>Stay awhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Safe &amp; Inclusive Space<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nightwolf\u2019s Den is a <strong>safe, inclusive space<\/strong> for all &#8211; especially my fellow LGBTIQA+ family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are welcome here. You are valued here. You belong here.<br>We believe trans women are women and trans men are men. Nonbinary people are valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hate, discrimination, or harmful behaviour of any kind will <strong>not be tolerated<\/strong>. This space is grounded in respect, compassion, and the belief that everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nightwolf&#8217;s Den is written and created in kinimathatakinta, lutruwita.<br>We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise their enduring connection to land, waters, culture, and community, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>This den exists with care &#8211; for people, for stories, and for place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Nightwolf&#8217;s Den Exploring Spirit, Craft, and the Wild Within. Welcome to Nightwolf\u2019s Den &#8211; a personal space where I slow down, reflect, create, and tell stories drawn from a life deeply rooted in creativity, connection, and the natural world. 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