It’s Tuesday. But it could be any day of the week when you have been anchored inside a hospital room for a week. Days blend together with dull and shapeless order. Uncertainty drains you in incomparable ways. Time slips away. Bad food. Worse lighting. Sleepless nights. Anxiety spiking. Enough worry to strip all motivation and focus from the hours that typically carve your day.
I have given up prayers so many times here in Maine this past week - and will continue. For the awful haters... I'm actually going to add some prayers for them too - to heal their black hearts.
I find myself praying for your family at random things throughout the week. Which is weird because I don’t know you but feel like since your life is on display it’s a duty to pray for the hurting. You’re a good mom. Your kids love you and that shows a lot. I’ve said before that I read the Bible and David in the psalms writes things like “fret not because of evil doers for they shall be cut down like the grass and wither as the green herb”. Gives me solace against the idiots in life. :) praying for a quick healing
Much love to you & your family, when one member suffers, all members suffer 🙏 thank you for sharing Jess. You describe what the mass majority of mothers have felt at one time or another. In a perfect world we have it all. We don’t live in that world. We live in a world full of opinions, ideals, perspectives, and mass human input. I think one of the toughest challenges of being human is learning to ignore the voices that truly don’t matter, but for some godforsaken reason those voices tend to hurt us the most. YOU know the kind of mother you are & YOUR children are your ultimate judges IF you & your children love the life you’ve created ❤️ out of the abundance of love ..... then the public really is just a peanut gallery of hypocrisy.
I feel this. Mother to a boy. Doing the work in the trenches to keep life a float as we know it.
You love your sons. It's so clear and evident and it's also amazing to see them love you back. Womanhood, including the role of the mother, ebbs and flows. Right now, you're in the ebb that keeps you close to family.
Sending you loads of loves and a warm hug that doesn't need words, but tells you you're on the right path. We're all here for you and I'll still be here when you're back. xo
Wow. Powerful reminder just after Mother’s Day 🫡 Any mother that judges another mothers choices for her own family should be ashamed of themselves and embarrassed. As a fellow boy mom who’s been home for 12 years and recently started (slowly) working again, I genuinely feel the guilt you carry because I carry it too. But I see you and your dedication to your boys, your passions and your readers. Be proud of yourself. 👊🏼
I’m so glad to hear Leon is improving. He has been in our prayers. He’s lucky to have such a badass support team with his parents and brothers ❤️
Jessica I wanted to say something profound but the only thing that comes to mind is F the judgmental perfects of the world! You and your family know who you are! The vast majority that follow your amazing craft and love you can clearly see the kind of person, wife, mother and friend that you are. Live you best life, and it’s easy for me to say screw the jerks because I don’t live in the public eye, but please try not to let their jealousy and unkindness get to you. If we had your talent we’d be right there with you! And a note to your friends, please don’t send our Jessica that garbage. She’s got enough on her plate. Praying for your Leon and your family! 🙏🏽❤️
Watching daily for Leon updates. Please don’t beat yourself up Jessica. There are going to be mean “girls” everywhere, people who hate everyone, most of all themselves. Everyone that follows or knows anything about you knows you live for your family. Wish I were close, I would bring cake, with no icing so you could just grab a hunk and indulge. Huggs and love to you all. ❤️❤️
I know I shouldn’t be surprised by all the hate but I am and I’m sorry you are having to deal with so much. May you and your family continue to recuperate and get back to a more regular life cycle. ❤️
Thinking of you all and sending healing and love to your sweet boy. People who thrive off others' tragedy are the vilest of all and I hope they can find a way to resolve whatever feels so ugly inside. xo
Sending so much love to you and your family. As a working mom of boys, I understand. As a working mom of a special needs daughter who passed, I grappled with my work and balance of giving her as “normal” a life as I could. I was my harshest critic...but when others outside my sphere would cast their judgment (not living in my shoes), it hurt. Don’t let the mean people bring you down. Leon has you. You’re his mom and that is what he loves and knows in his heart. Again, love and healing always.
Praying for Leon and your family! Please know that that there are many more of us that love and support all of the entertainment and information you provide for us to digest. That’s why I’m an enthusiastic supporter of yours. The hateful keyboard warriors that write nasty things online would never have the guts to
say those things to you in person because they are cowards and jealous. Ignore them the best you can and focus on that sweet boy of yours.
I have given up prayers so many times here in Maine this past week - and will continue. For the awful haters... I'm actually going to add some prayers for them too - to heal their black hearts.
We Muslims say: "Paradise is at the feet of the mothers." Your dedication to your family is living proof of that.
Leon has my prayers for a quick recovery.
I know you don’t “owe” us an update, but it’s so appreciated as we are all praying for Leon! And you!
I find myself praying for your family at random things throughout the week. Which is weird because I don’t know you but feel like since your life is on display it’s a duty to pray for the hurting. You’re a good mom. Your kids love you and that shows a lot. I’ve said before that I read the Bible and David in the psalms writes things like “fret not because of evil doers for they shall be cut down like the grass and wither as the green herb”. Gives me solace against the idiots in life. :) praying for a quick healing
Much love to you & your family, when one member suffers, all members suffer 🙏 thank you for sharing Jess. You describe what the mass majority of mothers have felt at one time or another. In a perfect world we have it all. We don’t live in that world. We live in a world full of opinions, ideals, perspectives, and mass human input. I think one of the toughest challenges of being human is learning to ignore the voices that truly don’t matter, but for some godforsaken reason those voices tend to hurt us the most. YOU know the kind of mother you are & YOUR children are your ultimate judges IF you & your children love the life you’ve created ❤️ out of the abundance of love ..... then the public really is just a peanut gallery of hypocrisy.
I feel this. Mother to a boy. Doing the work in the trenches to keep life a float as we know it.
You love your sons. It's so clear and evident and it's also amazing to see them love you back. Womanhood, including the role of the mother, ebbs and flows. Right now, you're in the ebb that keeps you close to family.
Sending you loads of loves and a warm hug that doesn't need words, but tells you you're on the right path. We're all here for you and I'll still be here when you're back. xo
Wow. Powerful reminder just after Mother’s Day 🫡 Any mother that judges another mothers choices for her own family should be ashamed of themselves and embarrassed. As a fellow boy mom who’s been home for 12 years and recently started (slowly) working again, I genuinely feel the guilt you carry because I carry it too. But I see you and your dedication to your boys, your passions and your readers. Be proud of yourself. 👊🏼
I’m so glad to hear Leon is improving. He has been in our prayers. He’s lucky to have such a badass support team with his parents and brothers ❤️
Jessica I wanted to say something profound but the only thing that comes to mind is F the judgmental perfects of the world! You and your family know who you are! The vast majority that follow your amazing craft and love you can clearly see the kind of person, wife, mother and friend that you are. Live you best life, and it’s easy for me to say screw the jerks because I don’t live in the public eye, but please try not to let their jealousy and unkindness get to you. If we had your talent we’d be right there with you! And a note to your friends, please don’t send our Jessica that garbage. She’s got enough on her plate. Praying for your Leon and your family! 🙏🏽❤️
Watching daily for Leon updates. Please don’t beat yourself up Jessica. There are going to be mean “girls” everywhere, people who hate everyone, most of all themselves. Everyone that follows or knows anything about you knows you live for your family. Wish I were close, I would bring cake, with no icing so you could just grab a hunk and indulge. Huggs and love to you all. ❤️❤️
Sending love and well-wishes for Leon’s full recovery ❤️🩹
Sending you lots of love ❤️
I know I shouldn’t be surprised by all the hate but I am and I’m sorry you are having to deal with so much. May you and your family continue to recuperate and get back to a more regular life cycle. ❤️
Thinking of you all and sending healing and love to your sweet boy. People who thrive off others' tragedy are the vilest of all and I hope they can find a way to resolve whatever feels so ugly inside. xo
Sending so much love to you and your family. As a working mom of boys, I understand. As a working mom of a special needs daughter who passed, I grappled with my work and balance of giving her as “normal” a life as I could. I was my harshest critic...but when others outside my sphere would cast their judgment (not living in my shoes), it hurt. Don’t let the mean people bring you down. Leon has you. You’re his mom and that is what he loves and knows in his heart. Again, love and healing always.
Praying for Leon and your family! Please know that that there are many more of us that love and support all of the entertainment and information you provide for us to digest. That’s why I’m an enthusiastic supporter of yours. The hateful keyboard warriors that write nasty things online would never have the guts to
say those things to you in person because they are cowards and jealous. Ignore them the best you can and focus on that sweet boy of yours.
Sending a boat load of love and healing vibes. Fuck anyone who judges you!