The notification sound on my phone has never been so meaningful. Each ping—each message, comment, or subscription alert—has been a lifeline these past few weeks as I’ve navigated the strange, disorienting landscape of post-surgery recovery. From my hospital bed to my current spot on the living room couch (which has essentially become my command center), your unwavering support has been the unexpected silver lining in what has otherwise been a challenging chapter.

The Power of Digital Community

When I first launched this blog, I envisioned creating content and sharing insights. What I didn’t anticipate was how much I would come to rely on the community that formed around it. Your messages checking in on my health, offering encouragement, or simply letting me know that you miss my regular posts have sustained me in ways I couldn’t have predicted.

Each morning during my recovery, I’ve made it a ritual to read through your comments with my first cup of tea. On particularly difficult days when concentration was a struggle, I found myself scrolling through older comments, reminding myself of why this work matters. One reader wrote, “Your analysis helped me understand complex issues I’ve been struggling with for years”—those words became healing encouragement on my hardest days.

Unexpected Lessons in Vulnerability

Before my operation, I debated whether to share the news with my readers at all. Would it seem unprofessional? Would anyone care? The response to my brief “going on hiatus” post shattered all my assumptions.

The notes from subscribers who shared their own recovery stories created an unexpected bond. One reader told me about how she used my articles as “brain exercise” during her own recovery last year. Another shared how he reads my blog aloud to his father who recently lost his vision. These stories transformed what could have been an isolating experience into a profoundly connecting one.

Perhaps the most valuable lesson has been understanding that vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s the cornerstone of authentic connection. By sharing my own challenges, I’ve discovered a depth to this community I never knew existed.

A New Perspective on Content Creation

This forced pause has given me something precious: perspective. As I’ve slowly regained my strength, I’ve been jotting down ideas that feel more aligned with what truly matters. The topics I’m most excited to explore upon my return aren’t necessarily the ones I would have before or that might generate the most clicks—they’re the ones that I believe will provide the most value.

My experience has reinforced that good content isn’t created in a vacuum. The best insights come from lived experience, from struggle and failing, from the messy business of being human. The mental notes I’ve been keeping during recovery are unlike anything I’ve written before—rawer, more honest, and hopefully more useful.

Moving Forward Together

As I prepare to return to regular publishing in the coming weeks, I want you to know that this space will continue to evolve, informed by both my recent experiences and your input. This is where I need your help.

What questions have been keeping you up at night? What topics would you like to see explored more deeply? Is there a particular resource that would make your life or work easier? Your feedback will directly shape the content I create moving forward.

You can share your thoughts through the comment section I will be creating for subscribers below, via email, or through the contact page at kevincull.com ( Please allow a few days for me to update the main pages but the new suggestion form is there.

If you haven’t subscribed yet, joining our community ensures you’ll be the first to know when new content drops and gives you direct input into future topics.

Thank you for your patience, your kindness, and your continued support. In a world where attention is increasingly fragmented, I don’t take yours for granted. I look forward to creating content worthy of it as we continue this journey together.

Now, I’d love to hear from you. What’s been on your mind while I’ve been away?