Hi Jill, I don't have a community - I work from home, in a crammed, overpopulated and polluted city where even going for a walk in the evenings is out of the question - my friends are all happily married and busy in their own lives and as a senior, my colleagues don't really want to become close friends (and ofc I respect that) - and all the time I thought that's fine, I'm okay alone, I don't need a community, I don't need anyone. But slowly things have been shifting inside me and I find myself yearning a true, raw and genuine community. And just as I was feeling low and craved companionship, your post's notification popped up and it feels like a sign. To communities 🥂 - yours, what will be mine one day, and everyone else's out there!
Im in Australia, and when you visit an area that has been through a bush fire months after the flames have gone, theres something amazing that happens. Hidden amongst the blackened trees and seemingly scorched earth, you see shoots.
Little signs of life that reminded me that even after it feels like its all burned to the ground, its not gone or destroyed, just being reborn with new room to thrive and begin again.
It DOES get easier, and you WILL get through this.
As someone who also grew up trying to be ‘shiny’ (we called it ‘above reproach’) all the time I particularly resonate with:
Perfection keeps us separate. It may make us impressive, but it does not make us known.
Thank you for allowing yourself to be seen. And in so doing, giving us the voltage (! I intended ‘courage’ but I think I’ll leave the auto correct as voltage is awesome!) to do the same.
Hi Jill, I have been where you are. I have not commented because if there's anything you don't need, it's to become a "monkey in the middle" with all of the peanut gallery speaking into your life and pulling you in many different directions at the same time. Hang in there. It does get easier. Divorce is like an amputation and it just takes time. Praying for you, girl.
You have a beautiful way of writing about your life that shows what so many of us are learning as we get older...that life is full of twists and turns and while some feel like they may break us, most lead us to become more empathetic, more compassionate, and full of grace if we are willing to honestly share them and ourselves.
Your posts here for the last month or so have really hit me deep inside. I’m not sure what it is, but it makes me feel…like we’re members of some jacked up club for those with the scars and the limps. It hits me hard and makes me stop what I’m doing to take a deep breath and refocus. Not that it makes me feel better or worse, just a kinship. Prayers for strength and perseverance being sent your way. The survivors always rally around their own. 🌞
Jill, I love your podcast and I am usually up in the wee hours of Monday morning drinking my coffee watching it.
I will say I sensed something like this was happening. And of course because we all love love I had hoped I was wrong.
I 100% sympathize with u and support you!! I don't need to hear the other side of most stories anymore when it involves a man .
I admit I am tainted by men. I live almost as rural as you and I have had it with the way men treat women disrespectful from the smallest to biggest ways.
I know it is not all men and there are some good ones out there. But I just don't see it or believe it is genuine most often.
All that to say, I am here cheering you on and unfortunately we have to go through some very difficult things to come out stronger on the other side! 💕💪💪💕
You are amazing and an inspiration. From personal experience, don't worry about the naysayers and those that give you sideways glances. They were never in your corner to begin with. And as far as those who act like they are listening to you and then turn the conversation about them and whatever they have gone through to gather sympathy to themselves and their experiences, so they can smother out your voice, your truth, your vulnerability... walk away from them as well. They simply just want attention and follow in the wake of change that you are embracing.
We can't wait to hear your story as you make your way through it and share with your community what you are comfortable with. Stay strong and maintain the good fight.
Hi Jill, I was thinking about you today. It's kind of weird because we have never met however you feel like a close friend. I suppose your willingness to let us into your life in an unconventional way plays a role. I couldn't help but feel sad. I know to well all the feels you are having. I guess it was more like grieving with you, for you. So many emotions,
It's like a whirlwind. I want you to know that there WILL come a time when everything will make sense. I'm sure in the midst of all the crazy and uncertainty there is a peace too ; which can also feel confusing at times. You are being refined and under pressure a new exciting adventure will be born. Hang tight, pray up and trust the process. Don't worry about a thing cause, every little thing is gonna be alright🎶🩷
Hi Jill, I don't have a community - I work from home, in a crammed, overpopulated and polluted city where even going for a walk in the evenings is out of the question - my friends are all happily married and busy in their own lives and as a senior, my colleagues don't really want to become close friends (and ofc I respect that) - and all the time I thought that's fine, I'm okay alone, I don't need a community, I don't need anyone. But slowly things have been shifting inside me and I find myself yearning a true, raw and genuine community. And just as I was feeling low and craved companionship, your post's notification popped up and it feels like a sign. To communities 🥂 - yours, what will be mine one day, and everyone else's out there!
Happy to hear this!
So so good and true
✨️🕊🙏🎊🤍✨️
Im in Australia, and when you visit an area that has been through a bush fire months after the flames have gone, theres something amazing that happens. Hidden amongst the blackened trees and seemingly scorched earth, you see shoots.
Little signs of life that reminded me that even after it feels like its all burned to the ground, its not gone or destroyed, just being reborn with new room to thrive and begin again.
It DOES get easier, and you WILL get through this.
Once again, this is so beautiful.
As someone who also grew up trying to be ‘shiny’ (we called it ‘above reproach’) all the time I particularly resonate with:
Perfection keeps us separate. It may make us impressive, but it does not make us known.
Thank you for allowing yourself to be seen. And in so doing, giving us the voltage (! I intended ‘courage’ but I think I’ll leave the auto correct as voltage is awesome!) to do the same.
Hi Jill, I have been where you are. I have not commented because if there's anything you don't need, it's to become a "monkey in the middle" with all of the peanut gallery speaking into your life and pulling you in many different directions at the same time. Hang in there. It does get easier. Divorce is like an amputation and it just takes time. Praying for you, girl.
You have a beautiful way of writing about your life that shows what so many of us are learning as we get older...that life is full of twists and turns and while some feel like they may break us, most lead us to become more empathetic, more compassionate, and full of grace if we are willing to honestly share them and ourselves.
Your posts here for the last month or so have really hit me deep inside. I’m not sure what it is, but it makes me feel…like we’re members of some jacked up club for those with the scars and the limps. It hits me hard and makes me stop what I’m doing to take a deep breath and refocus. Not that it makes me feel better or worse, just a kinship. Prayers for strength and perseverance being sent your way. The survivors always rally around their own. 🌞
The crack is where the light gets in… let it in.
Jill, I love your podcast and I am usually up in the wee hours of Monday morning drinking my coffee watching it.
I will say I sensed something like this was happening. And of course because we all love love I had hoped I was wrong.
I 100% sympathize with u and support you!! I don't need to hear the other side of most stories anymore when it involves a man .
I admit I am tainted by men. I live almost as rural as you and I have had it with the way men treat women disrespectful from the smallest to biggest ways.
I know it is not all men and there are some good ones out there. But I just don't see it or believe it is genuine most often.
All that to say, I am here cheering you on and unfortunately we have to go through some very difficult things to come out stronger on the other side! 💕💪💪💕
Praying for you and your family. Life can take some deep curves sometimes but you will find your peace .
You are amazing and an inspiration. From personal experience, don't worry about the naysayers and those that give you sideways glances. They were never in your corner to begin with. And as far as those who act like they are listening to you and then turn the conversation about them and whatever they have gone through to gather sympathy to themselves and their experiences, so they can smother out your voice, your truth, your vulnerability... walk away from them as well. They simply just want attention and follow in the wake of change that you are embracing.
We can't wait to hear your story as you make your way through it and share with your community what you are comfortable with. Stay strong and maintain the good fight.
Hi Jill, I was thinking about you today. It's kind of weird because we have never met however you feel like a close friend. I suppose your willingness to let us into your life in an unconventional way plays a role. I couldn't help but feel sad. I know to well all the feels you are having. I guess it was more like grieving with you, for you. So many emotions,
It's like a whirlwind. I want you to know that there WILL come a time when everything will make sense. I'm sure in the midst of all the crazy and uncertainty there is a peace too ; which can also feel confusing at times. You are being refined and under pressure a new exciting adventure will be born. Hang tight, pray up and trust the process. Don't worry about a thing cause, every little thing is gonna be alright🎶🩷
Very well said!!
You are an amazing, strong, vulnerable, wonderful woman, whom I hope is sincerely and incredibly proud of herself… 🧡🌻