Hey, love. I'm Jen -
A writer and suicide loss survivor. I write words of hope and heart to help you heal better. From poetry to practices, it’s all love. Take what you need. Even if life’s pretty good these days, there’s something here for you.
Hope you can hold in your hands.
Shop and feel good about it. I believe in making things with heart, things that last a lifetime and impact your life for the better. Thoughtful, helpful, a joy to give and receive. The way it should be.
If all you’ve got left is a thread of hope, read my blog.
People say my words are the light in their darkness. I say: stay until you remember that you ARE the light.
“You helped me to not just survive. Thank you for that.”
- Bettina
Have some hope
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May 21, 2019
A Mirror Gazing Ritual: Saying Nice Things to Yourself about Yourself
If you believed one positive thing about yourself, how would your life be different? What’s that positive thing you wish was easier to believe? With a little practice, it WILL be easier to say nice things to yourself about yourself. And no, it’s not weird to look in the mirror while you do that. Try this mirror gazing ritual to get the self-kindness flowing.
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May 14, 2019
Dissolving Worry in Your Awareness: A Mindfulness Practice
Try this simple mindfulness practice next time you feel trapped by your own thoughts. It’s short and you can use it anytime, anywhere. Instead of destroying the worry, you’ll dissolve it in your focused awareness. Then you can move through your day (or night) feeling calm, capable, and open to what’s next.
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May 07, 2019
Losing It All Set Me Free. You’re Unbreaking, Too — A Poem about Rebirth
Have you ever felt so broken that you know you’ll never be the same again? Maybe you feel that way now. Know this: here, after all the falling apart and right in the middle of not-knowing, you can breathe. You can make something new. That’s because even though you’re breaking, you’re unbreaking too. Read this poem to feel better about it.
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April 30, 2019
Tired of Fighting? Use These 3 Affirmations for Healing Your Body (+ A Visualization)
Your body is incredible. It gives you the means to experience what it’s like to be conscious and alive on earth. And sometimes that hurts. If you’re dealing with chronic pain or a recent injury, use these affirmations. They’ll support whatever else you’re doing to heal.
“I have yet to find a blog that has moved me as much as yours.”
- Michelle
You've survived impossible things.
And if you want to do more than just make it through, get my Hope Letters. It’s the best kind of email. The kind that keeps you going, whether your life feels like a mess or a miracle today.
“Today, I’m thankful for the work that you do.”
- Marlene