What I Offer
I am a reflective and intuitive writer with a focus on themes of healing, holistic health, grief, animal companionship, and the quiet depth of everyday experience. I write with tenderness and integrity, drawing on my background in nursing, chaplaincy training, and lived experience.
My writing is both personal and professional, rooted in narrative, grounded in values, and always reaching toward connection.
I write from the quiet places where grief and love meet, where animals leave soft imprints on the heart, and where a walk in nature becomes a story of connection and meaning.
My work isn’t about loud declarations; it’s about listening deeply, writing gently, and offering reflections that might feel like a hand on someone’s shoulder.
Whether you are a publication, organization, or individual seeking thoughtful, soulful writing that creates a space for your audience, I would be honored to collaborate.
Who I Work With
I welcome connections with:
- Editors and publications seeking essays, articles, reflections, or blog pieces centered on companioning, caregiving, grief, and healing.
- Organizations aligned with holistic health, animal welfare, spirituality, or mental health.
- Brands and platforms that value sensitivity, compassion, and narrative voice.
Selected Writing Samples
1. “Dear Amy’s.”
A deeply personal letter reflecting on grief, memory, and love. Written as a response to a public advice column, this piece combines vulnerability with insight. → Link to full article on Sunny’s site
2. “Invisible Coastal Journey.”
A lyrical reflection on a childhood summer camp experience that shaped a lifelong understanding of resilience, courage, and tenderness.
→ Link to full article on Sunny’s site
3. “The Wren’s Release.”
The story of rescuing and returning a small songbird to the wild. After rescuing an injured bird at a train station, I reflect on the healing journey, the ache of letting go, and the mysterious language of connection that transcends species.
→ Link to full article on Sunny’s site
4. “The Vineyard Story.”
A brief yet evocative field note about a chance meeting with a tuxedo cat, and the way presence and memory overlap. In a quiet vineyard, a tuxedo cat appears and stirs memories of a companion who has passed. This piece explores spiritual presence, signs from the beyond, and the unseen bonds that remain.
→ Link to full article on Sunny’s site
Let’s Connect
If you are interested in working together, I’d be honored to connect. Please feel free to reach out through the contact form on this site or book a brief writing consult below.
email: ielliott@sunnythecatandco.com
Thank you for considering me as a writer for your project, story, or mission.