A true story of healing, transformation, and community—told one chapter at a time.

Eclosion: An Artist’s Path
to Power and Peace

Hi, I’m Carrie Ziegler—artist, speaker, and community catalyst. Eclosion is the memoir I never imagined I’d write… and now, I’m sharing it with you one chapter at a time on Substack.

This is the story of how I moved through addiction, trauma, and deep personal healing to become a proud mama and full-time Artist and Change Maker. Along the way, I share how collaborative art became not just my calling—but a way to shift hearts, move policy, and reimagine community.

What You’ll Find Inside:

Each chapter invites you into a piece of my story—and offers space for your own.

Alongside the memoir, I’m sharing art prompts, reflection questions, and creative invitations to help you engage with the material in a personal way. You’ll also have opportunities to help co-create an Artist Handbook and Resource Section that will follow the book.

This is more than a story. It’s a conversation. A co-creative process. A call to step into your power—through art, story, and connection.

The Journey Unfolds in Phases

Like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, Eclosion is structured in phases:

An Opening (Preface)
Poem: We Are the Imaginal Cells
Grounded
Trapped
Escape
Learning to Fly
Into the Chrysalis
Taking Flight
Back in the Chrysalis
Eclosion
Carried by the Wind
Migration
Return
Invitation to the Chrysalis Project

Each phase holds stories, lessons, and moments of transformation—not just mine, but ones that might feel familiar to you, too.

Let’s Grow Together

Subscribing is free, and when you join me on Substack, you’ll get:

  • Early access to Eclosion as it unfolds, one chapter at a time

  • Art prompts, journal reflections, and creative invitations

  • Opportunities to co-create the Artist Handbook and Resource Section that will follow the memoir

  • Be part of a growing community of artists, change makers, and creative humans

You’ll also find monthly reflective blog posts and extra insights here on my website after each weekly drop.