Hellooooo, you sparkly soul!
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I released Cracked — a short film that came straight from the tenderest part of my heart. What I didn’t expect was how deeply you would meet me there.
Over this past year, I’ve hosted events and received messages, stories, and love from people around the world — childhood friends, complete strangers, parents, children — all opening their hearts to share their own cracks, pain, and healing.
Every message has been a reminder that we are never as alone as we think we are.
This is one message from a beautiful soul, who is in their 60’s, who never shared a part of their journey publicly and did so with a room full of people after watching Cracked captures the essence…
“I’m not sure what made me share that as I usually keep most of that private. But I believe it was your incredible story and the fact that after all of the trauma you endured, you found courage and faith to re-connect with your biological father. Something in that impacted me.”
I’ve learned something powerful through it all:
- Nothing is ever what it seems.
- Behind every “perfect” family photo, there’s a story.
- Behind every strong smile, there’s survival.
Behind every shell, there’s a pearl trying to find its way to shine.
What I once thought was my most broken part became the very thing that connected me most deeply to others. That’s the gift of shucking — we realize we are the pearl as opposed to the grit and that heals us all.
Maybe that could be true for you, too.
So today, I just want to say thank you.
For watching.
For writing.
For sharing your story.
For being part of this movement of more hope and healing in our world.
If you haven’t seen Cracked yet (or want to see it again with new eyes), you can watch it here:
Maybe this time, listen for the part that speaks directly to you.
If ever you want to host a dinner to have a conversation around mental health just let me know. There are so many possiblities to spread hope and healing together!!!
Shuck with love,
Jessica
I have a number of exciting things coming up if you are looking to break through any fears or limits in your life to live unapologetically!!!
JANUARY 14th: The Shucking Dream Team is a six month transformational journey that starts in January where you will gain pearls of wisdom and have a community of unconditional love and support for your dream. You can find the details here.
NOVEMBER 19th: A 1.5 hour online workshop called Shuck the Holidays to work with boundaries so you can stay sane during this holiday season – and life. This is for anyone who could benefit from finding your voice or putting YOU on your priority list. Click the button to learn more.
There is also a SHUCKTACUALR announcement coming soon that may include an adventure you didn’t even know you could dream of!!! Stay tuned…
Shuck with love,
Jessica