This space is to connect us through our humanness: to be reminded that out lives are messy, hard, extraordinary and beautiful. Something magic happens when we feel seen, heard and understood through the experiences of others.

We feel like we belong. Connection and expression are the languages of our souls.

So that’s what you’ll find here, as I navigate a time period in my own life that is raw, real, and full of unknowns.

Because our vulnerability and shared experiences have the power to liberate us. Because we need each other’s truths. Because we get inspired by the stories of lives feel fully lived.

May the words here be a reminder that you are not alone.

What you can expect:

  1. That I might not be consistent! I love writing, it’s therapeutic for me to write. But I’m also healing, and some weeks my words need a longer incubation period. I am for once/week.

  2. Honesty and integrity. Those are my top values. Trying to “appear” some way that isn’t authentic is old and tiring. I believe we all need more truth, connection and humanness.

  3. Expression. My voice was quieted for too many years. I’m here to share, express, connect and heal.

About me:

I’m a Pisces sun, Cancer moon, Scorpio rising. Emotions are my natural language and expressing them artfully keeps my waters clean. I’m here (incarnated) to learn, love, connect, grow, and experience. Creativity and adventure are what bring me to life.

Why pay?

Many of my articles are free simply because I want to share and connect. Paid subscriptions are a way to support writers and artists to do what they do, and helps reciprocate the time and effort put into their work. It’s important that we all have spaces to share our work, read what matters to us, and have our voices or vocations supported.

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Jillian is a mentor, writer, and artist, and an advocate for the fully lived life.