Oh Jill, this brought tears to my chronically soggy eyes (which isn't hard these days). I love your vulnerability in both sharing your long-awaited diagnosis, and then in admitting you want to go back and erase that paragraph. You are so brave and authentic and I am so happy that you are here in this creative space...not to mention there, in your actual physical beautiful space/garden with your beloved. You have brought so much meaning to so many people, and you continue to do with this inspiring posts like this and your gorgeous work. Hugs and hugs and hugs!
Jill. I am so sorry to hear about your health issues. Thank you for sharing your story in such a beautiful, thoughtful and open way. I absolutely adore your herbarium prints. In the new year, if I get a little surprise $ I am going to treat myself. You are a magical artist. Love to you and the fella.
Jill, kudos to you for this posting. And a pox upon all those doctors who dismissed your early claims. Years ago, I was cautioned about writing an essay about my life as a depressed person because it would bring stigma upon my life as a professor. Like you, I outed myself anyway, my logic being that silence only contributes to stigma!
You are helping others speak up and receive the care and support they need. I love being connected to imperfect and resilient nature as you mentioned, and accepted quite awhile ago that staying close to home (as long as there are non-human animals there!), is what works best for my neurodivergent brain. I am grateful to have supportive friends, and birds and squirrels just outside my door 💛
This is the most moving and thorough description of these 'invisible' debilitating conditions I've read. I have so many friends dealing with chronic pain, this story echoes much of what I've heard from them. So good you have finally found a health professional who hears and understands - whew!!! Many blessings to you for your beautiful herbarium an thank you so much for this brave post.
Your relationship with your lovely garden is beautifully shared in both this post and your artwork. Thank you for also spilling light on the invisible illnesses that so many people suffer from.
Oh Jill, this brought tears to my chronically soggy eyes (which isn't hard these days). I love your vulnerability in both sharing your long-awaited diagnosis, and then in admitting you want to go back and erase that paragraph. You are so brave and authentic and I am so happy that you are here in this creative space...not to mention there, in your actual physical beautiful space/garden with your beloved. You have brought so much meaning to so many people, and you continue to do with this inspiring posts like this and your gorgeous work. Hugs and hugs and hugs!
Your pressed flowers are so beautiful, Jill. Worth every spoon.
Jill. I am so sorry to hear about your health issues. Thank you for sharing your story in such a beautiful, thoughtful and open way. I absolutely adore your herbarium prints. In the new year, if I get a little surprise $ I am going to treat myself. You are a magical artist. Love to you and the fella.
Bev
Thank you for your brave writing and your sharing your lovely talent in the garden for all to see.
Jill, kudos to you for this posting. And a pox upon all those doctors who dismissed your early claims. Years ago, I was cautioned about writing an essay about my life as a depressed person because it would bring stigma upon my life as a professor. Like you, I outed myself anyway, my logic being that silence only contributes to stigma!
Your pressed flower art is gorgeous!
Rather like the person you have become!
Lynne
Thanks for writing this Jill 🤗
You are helping others speak up and receive the care and support they need. I love being connected to imperfect and resilient nature as you mentioned, and accepted quite awhile ago that staying close to home (as long as there are non-human animals there!), is what works best for my neurodivergent brain. I am grateful to have supportive friends, and birds and squirrels just outside my door 💛
This is the most moving and thorough description of these 'invisible' debilitating conditions I've read. I have so many friends dealing with chronic pain, this story echoes much of what I've heard from them. So good you have finally found a health professional who hears and understands - whew!!! Many blessings to you for your beautiful herbarium an thank you so much for this brave post.
The writing is exquisite and so are the flower presses. ❤️
This is beautiful and brave, thank you.
Your relationship with your lovely garden is beautifully shared in both this post and your artwork. Thank you for also spilling light on the invisible illnesses that so many people suffer from.
Beautiful as always. Beautiful writing, beautiful pressed flower artwork. XO