Jess

Veteran. Mother. Cultural critic. I write to remember what matters—and to help others rise and rekindle what’s been lost.

You’re Beautiful Just the Way You Are

14 Aug 2025 7 min read Honest Conversations

Love without boundaries isn’t love — it’s passivity. And blind affirmation isn’t support — it’s surrender. Sometimes the kindest thing we can do for our kids is say, “I love you too much to let you get lost in something that might be pain in disguise.”

The Internet Is a Dumpster Fire — Because We Let It Be

13 Aug 2025 7 min read Make It Make Sense

This was the first piece I wrote when I finally decided silence wasn’t an option. The internet is a mess—but not because of them. Because of us. And that can change.

The Rise & Rekindle Manifesto: For Those Who Refuse to Unsee

23 Jul 2025 3 min read

Rise & Rekindle isn’t just a name. It’s a mission—for those ready to cut through the noise and stand for something real.