Jen-Congratulations!! Writing a book is big. Throughout the process of writing my book which, has taken nearly two years and two editors, I've had to be patient with myself and learn from all the changes. It's a miracle any of us get through this crazy process. :)
I'm looking forward to diving into your new book and will be cheering you on as I read it.
The process is soo tough mentally. It gives you every reason to give up and it's hard to carry on. Cheering you on. Please tell me more about the book! When it comes out, LMK and i'll share it in the newsletter!
Jen!! First I hope you are healthy!You're absolutely not alone here and I think the book is going to be amazing! Ordered+ review to come!
Life happens and I don't think you would've had to be married in a time frame to write it, I'm sure it came out as it should be and is wonderful! I can relate to the rejections, if I could tell you how many times I've been rejected we would have some good laughs. Honestly it's their loss and now more than ever people are self publishing with is better imo!
I too had a whim to finally mary my partner at the courthouse in 2023. It was sporadic and unplanned but I dont regret it, dont regret the memories, theyre precious.you could always renew your vows if you did that or didn't!
It's okay, if you don't write because of your health! Take care of you that's so much more important. I've made it a goal this year to do the same! So many years we help others and always say yes, it's time to say no and yes to you! O really hope you are well!
Alice!! First of all, thank you so much for ordering the book. That means so incredibly much to me. You're so right -- sometimes the sporadic and unplanned moments are the ones that might seem to haunt us at first, but live on to be our best memories.
Thank you -- I'm feeling much better and so glad I pressed pause on so much!
I love your heart and your honesty so much, Jen. Really proud of you for finishing the book and putting it into the world, and I can't wait to read it :)
P.S. Also sending lots of love during your medical journey. I have had a couple of seasons of those myself, and you will never regret choosing to take care of yourself, especially modeling that for Gemma.
Blah, I am sorry to you too. It's an added layer of tough feeling crummy and dealing with health issues while also trying to be a mom. Gemma was my strength but some days it was so tough to be there for her in the way she deserves.
I get that. It really puts things into perspective. If you're anything like me, sometimes it's hard to see past those moments - I have this bad habit of extrapolating when things are their worst, thinking "This is just life now," when that's not always the case. We're teaching our babies what it looks like to take care of ourselves so that we can be there for them, but we're also teaching them that we're all only human, and that requires grace upon grace upon grace. You've got this.
I feel that sooo hard. During some of my health moments I kept saying: life will never be the same and etc. I'd randomly start crying and then see Gemma watching me. It was so tough to pull myself out of that mindset. You make such a good point. None of us are perfect, we are human. We have emotions - bad days and good -- the kids will see that and know that too --
I loved this 🤍what a feat to hold it in your hands. I have been experiencing so much resistance creatively, and this is the only time I’ve felt someone summed it up and put a name to it! Shame.
Labeling it is the best first step. Letting go is the hardest second step. But shame does not like sunlight - remember that -- so shine on it -- stay bright -- do something that's soooo youuuu again -- and slowly shame will pack it's stuff up and head out for the day. I promise you.
Jen-Congratulations!! Writing a book is big. Throughout the process of writing my book which, has taken nearly two years and two editors, I've had to be patient with myself and learn from all the changes. It's a miracle any of us get through this crazy process. :)
I'm looking forward to diving into your new book and will be cheering you on as I read it.
The process is soo tough mentally. It gives you every reason to give up and it's hard to carry on. Cheering you on. Please tell me more about the book! When it comes out, LMK and i'll share it in the newsletter!
Jen!! First I hope you are healthy!You're absolutely not alone here and I think the book is going to be amazing! Ordered+ review to come!
Life happens and I don't think you would've had to be married in a time frame to write it, I'm sure it came out as it should be and is wonderful! I can relate to the rejections, if I could tell you how many times I've been rejected we would have some good laughs. Honestly it's their loss and now more than ever people are self publishing with is better imo!
I too had a whim to finally mary my partner at the courthouse in 2023. It was sporadic and unplanned but I dont regret it, dont regret the memories, theyre precious.you could always renew your vows if you did that or didn't!
It's okay, if you don't write because of your health! Take care of you that's so much more important. I've made it a goal this year to do the same! So many years we help others and always say yes, it's time to say no and yes to you! O really hope you are well!
Alice!! First of all, thank you so much for ordering the book. That means so incredibly much to me. You're so right -- sometimes the sporadic and unplanned moments are the ones that might seem to haunt us at first, but live on to be our best memories.
Thank you -- I'm feeling much better and so glad I pressed pause on so much!
I love your heart and your honesty so much, Jen. Really proud of you for finishing the book and putting it into the world, and I can't wait to read it :)
Thank you so so so so much! Your support is my energy!
P.S. Also sending lots of love during your medical journey. I have had a couple of seasons of those myself, and you will never regret choosing to take care of yourself, especially modeling that for Gemma.
Blah, I am sorry to you too. It's an added layer of tough feeling crummy and dealing with health issues while also trying to be a mom. Gemma was my strength but some days it was so tough to be there for her in the way she deserves.
I get that. It really puts things into perspective. If you're anything like me, sometimes it's hard to see past those moments - I have this bad habit of extrapolating when things are their worst, thinking "This is just life now," when that's not always the case. We're teaching our babies what it looks like to take care of ourselves so that we can be there for them, but we're also teaching them that we're all only human, and that requires grace upon grace upon grace. You've got this.
I feel that sooo hard. During some of my health moments I kept saying: life will never be the same and etc. I'd randomly start crying and then see Gemma watching me. It was so tough to pull myself out of that mindset. You make such a good point. None of us are perfect, we are human. We have emotions - bad days and good -- the kids will see that and know that too --
I loved this 🤍what a feat to hold it in your hands. I have been experiencing so much resistance creatively, and this is the only time I’ve felt someone summed it up and put a name to it! Shame.
Labeling it is the best first step. Letting go is the hardest second step. But shame does not like sunlight - remember that -- so shine on it -- stay bright -- do something that's soooo youuuu again -- and slowly shame will pack it's stuff up and head out for the day. I promise you.