Put The Kettle On.

I just got back from a morning Support Tea meet-up—at a coffee shop, not a tea house, and not a doily in sight.

Some time last year, I had a chance conversation with a friend who was going through a bit of ‘life’—the kind that needs more than a text or social post to unpack. I asked her if she’d like to meet for a cup of tea—or whatever. On that same day, I happened to hear from another dear soul with a similar struggle, so I invited her too. One more call was made, and by that afternoon, four of us were gathered around a table, sharing conversation, a cinnamon roll, and our righteous indignation. (How dare your boss…)

And just like that, Support Tea was born.

Tea, scones and my quilting.

There’s no RSVP list. No agenda. We started a simple group text of women who might be interested. One of us picks a time and place—a cozy coffee shop, a quiet restaurant, or once, a full tea house with antique teacups and little towers of sweets. Whoever can come, comes. Sometimes it’s just two women. Other times, it's a chorus of twenty. Either way, someone always leaves lighter.

It’s not always about struggles or the messy parts of life. Sometimes it’s just:

• I need some sisters today.

• I need to get out of the house.

• I’m sick of staring at this screen—I need a human face.

• I want a snack and a safe place to exhale.

  
  

The beautiful part? We are reminded that we are not alone. Someone is always a text away.

If you’ve never done something like this, I hope you’ll consider starting your own Support Tea. It doesn’t have to be fancy. It just has to be real.

In case you'd like to begin, I made a simple invitation you can share via text or socials.

Use it to ask: "Anyone want to form a Support Tea group with me?"

Right click to save the image so you can share.

Say yes—and see who says yes back. You never know who needs it as much as you do.

And if you're ever close by—maybe I’ll see you at the next one.

English Breakfast with a splash of milk and just a sprinkle of sugar,

V.