Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? Starting my journey as Literaturebyjessc was difficult in the beginning as anything probably would. Nothing comes handed to you easily, “If you want it, you gotta see it with a clear-eyed view,” courtesy of Meek Mill. That’s exactly the motto I live by. I always... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?View all responses Everybody knows the day can never start correctly without coffee. It’s like a If I don’t have my coffee, don’t come to me with so much in the morning, kind of feeling. My mornings varies between... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat's your favorite word?View all responses A lot of people stand on negativity when they believe they are incapable of doing something. They tend to use the words “I can’t,” manifesting that whatever it is they are trying to do will not get done. If you constantly say you can’t do something, you... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat brings you peace?View all responses It may seem strange to say, but for some reason my peace cannot be disturbed. It may be bothered for a second, and then I remember why I am in certain situations, and the impact I have on lives. Praying on a lot of situations and people... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat are the most important things needed to live a good life?View all responses In today's generation, they focus on the wrong things thinking that you have to have the newest clothing, or accessories that come out in order to continue living through life without being made fun of. We take life for... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWho would you like to talk to soon?View all responses If heaven had a phone, there would be multiple calls I’d need to make. But heaven couldn’t wait for my grandfather any longer. Our time to pass is never promised, it could be tonight, it could be tomorrow, and then we sit and... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptHow do you feel about cold weather?View all responses Cold weather is known to be the cause of pneumonia and other respiratory sicknesses. That’s the main thing we all focus on, until it’s time to lie down from a long day of work all over, a nice shower, and your room is room... Continue Reading →
It is important for us as women to stick together in many situations, especially with children. It is beneficial for support groups as sometimes parenting can be hard. It’s even harder when Domestic Violence is involved against you and your children. No woman should ever have to experience abuse, nor should a child see or... Continue Reading →
Which aspects do you think makes a person unique? We all walked different paths in the same shoes, different sizes, which means we haven’t all been through the same exact thing. That’s what makes you, you. How you handle the situation and continue to push forward from whatever it is that is blocking your path.... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDescribe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.View all responses Every decision we make each day is a blessing or lesson. Either way, we still learn to progress in some way shape, or form. If you were walking with untied shoes, and you tripped and fell. What... Continue Reading →
How would you improve your community? It takes one person to lead the way. Once people notice that you can do something, they start to shun you for it, and sometimes it’s because they’re not a part of or in the position to do the things that you are doing. Changing a community doesn’t always... Continue Reading →
What is one word that describes you? I’ve been through many trials and tribulations that I constantly discuss as a test of my strength and faith. Each time I overcome those trials and tribulations, it makes me stronger, makes me wanna go harder, and makes me more ambitious if you will. What’s the definition of... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat could you do differently?View all responses What could I do differently? Nothing. If I reversed my whole life, I wouldn't have learned the the things I did to become the person I am today. Life has taught me so much, that some things I wouldn't have learned on my own if I didn't... Continue Reading →
Graduating is a different type of thing. It's not just an accomplishment, it's a mission. It's a mission accomplished for me. You see there are people who depend on my story to keep pushing, and i’m not saying it’s a heavy weight on my shoulders, I love the fact that people believe in me, that... Continue Reading →
What's the first impression you want to give people? You’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression, so why not make sure the first one sticks. As a disabled person, that’s not the first impression you’ll ever get, because it’s not visible, and I don’t make it stand out. What I want... Continue Reading →
What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? The best advice anyone can receive is to simply mind their business. When you focus on your own needs and wants, life treats you differently. It’s not called being “stingy”, it’s called giving yourself time to make sure you are prepared in all aspects. What can... Continue Reading →
It’s always a nice time when networking behind the scenes comes to life, especially on your birthday. What an amazing birthday surprise. Yall know I love music, so of course I had to be there in the front row to watch my man 908 shut the scene down. One thing about 908 is, he knows... Continue Reading →
Everyone has a different style in everything they do. Some of us write with our left hand, and some write with our right hand. Well, with Jersey Club, everyone has their own sound in a way. If you really listen to and understand Jersey Club music and the producers behind it, you can pretty much... Continue Reading →
Describe one habit that brings you joy. You never know the true meaning of joy, because everyone has a different feeling. Joy doesn’t just come with a smile, joy doesn’t just come with pain, but joy also comes with family. "Everybody wants happiness, nobody wants pain, but you can’t have a rainbow, without a little... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat are you passionate about?View all responses Having a passion for something means you'll do anything for whatever it is you're passionate about. My passion is writing, explaining my story, and enforcing positivity. To get more in-depth, I'd say I love helping others just based off of the way I put my life... Continue Reading →
I go away for a while, and then I come back, with a lot. I begun to focus on myself, started creating projects, movements, and ways to bring people together. What I noticed is, the more positive you are within yourself, confident, you start to see you for you. You start to see who you... Continue Reading →
Usually when we see “Mind” and “Matter”, we tend to think “I don’t mind, and you don’t matter.” Let me put you guys up to something. If it’s on your mind in someway shape or form, it matters. I sat, and put this into perspective after seeing an old classmate in a fast food restaurant.... Continue Reading →
Incase you didn’t know, you are somebody. You matter to the world in some way. The things you do people look up to you, they also envy the way you go about things. Strong minds can’t crack, unless you allow it. When you notice that you’re not gaining anything from situations that don’t take you... Continue Reading →
Originally, I planned to release a blog about Jersey coming together, which we haven’t been doing due to self-esteem, “I made this first,” and accusations that had nothing to do with the purpose of Jersey Club. We let others think different of us, FOR A SECOND! Now, we back! I love the way Jersey has... Continue Reading →
It sounds very strange that I, the peer advocate for almost everything did not post about epilepsy on November 1st, but I showed it off to the world. I was proud to wear my purple, I was proud to remind epileptic people that it was national epilepsy awareness month. You know why? Because those 27... Continue Reading →
I’ve found a home to walk in the path of God in, finally! A place that makes me feel comfortable. The lord said “Come as you are.” I came in so confused back in July. I came in confusion on many things. It wasn’t that I wasn’t sure of what I was doing, it was... Continue Reading →
As humans, we have the toughest pride. We hate to hear the “truth”. This is what we may not necessarily agree with, but because it’s said, you start to believe it yourself. If you’re one who can take great constructive criticism, it goes well. If not, you’ll end up saying and doing things you’ll regret.... Continue Reading →
Hi Class, For my lesson today, I will be teaching you something maybe no one has thought of doing. Everyone may have came up with posting things to websites, recipes, and crafts. As an epileptic patient who went from nothing, to a lot, I will be teaching you the steps to believing in yourself. Step... Continue Reading →
I’m back, with a bit of inspiration for you. Having epilepsy isn’t easy, I’ve just adjusted to the fact that wow this is really my life. It’s amazing to see how other people handle it, and encouraging to know that by me making one move, I am being a great influence to someone else. I’ve... Continue Reading →
It began with or without you. You will not disrupt my peace. You will not rise my blood pressure or cause an anxiety attack leading into a seizure. This time it’s all about me, me, and ME. I made it my business to continuously make others happy forgetting who I was, and how to be... Continue Reading →
Here’s to being thankful! Thankful for another year, another breath of fresh air, another moment of peace even when there sometimes seems to be no way to find it. I’m thankful for how far I’ve come along, health wise, mentally, and physically. The devil tried to knock me down plenty of times, when all I... Continue Reading →
I’ve been battling Epilepsy since age 19. At first I caught myself waking up in the middle of the night with a shirt drenched in sweat, next I caught myself hearing thousands of “Jessica” that I just couldn’t answer too. At that moment it was like anything triggered it, I cried, I seized, I stressed,... Continue Reading →
Isn’t it crazy, crazy how life works. It literally does a 360, and if you’ve done right by life; and forgiven yourself with true intentions to be pure, all is well. I sit and I think, certain times I used to cry, hysterically, about things that I had no control over. I wanted life to... Continue Reading →
Crazy how racism isn’t the only issues between cops and the people. Neurological patients have come to have many issues with many misunderstanding situations or people. Recently I was involved in a car accident, and knew the symptoms of a convulsion/seizure and watched someone be hospitalized and untreated for their condition as the nurses told... Continue Reading →
When I first stepped foot into the Jersey club game heavily, I was just getting my feet wet. People was hitting it to the beat at parties, and someone I always was around was in that circle. Befriending and having Jersey Club Dj's and Producers in my family became a eye opener. I began to... Continue Reading →
There is a reason why I hang around the crowd I do, why I attract such positivity and production. My mindset isn’t the same as you because you are you and I am me. Get it? I can take constructive criticism, I can take new ideas, I can take new artist and turn it into... Continue Reading →
We as humans demand attention in certain aspects, and then turn around and give people a reason to be in denial on our decisions. For example, a major example in my eyes. Black lives matter is a major thing, racism is a major thing. Why do we take the terms and things said to us... Continue Reading →
I be feeling like ya'll don't really understand nothing. Not knowing when a seizure can happen is something. Us patients can't always tell you when it's coming, next thing you know everyone is running. Epilepsy is very serious to me, and not the right people see. I thought God was taking me with him to... Continue Reading →
Credit is always given when deserved. I never not once said " You wouldn't have this if it wasn't for me," because I don't condone in negativity. Nuh botha rise and boast neither because just as easy as it was given to you, it can be snatched right back, you feel me? Everything I have... Continue Reading →
All my years of being in the blogging and entertainment industry, I've had the chance to come across some amazing people. From music, to poetry, to dance, to just personal life inspirations. I've studied people and things I was into before coming into contact with that person or talent. Finally seeing it all constantly float... Continue Reading →
If you balance your life off of others and their actions, you may never see the positivity or growth, hell even ambition within yourself. Depression is a life-taking state; it can literally take your life or allow you to take over it. Now there is no easy way to tell someone coming out of a... Continue Reading →
What you allow to happen will continue. If you continue to accept something less of what you deserve, you devour your worth in all aspects. Quality over quanity can be interpreted in many different ways. In your work, or talent, how fast you work, or the amount of content you release does not matter if... Continue Reading →
Meeting people through school and community activities is awesome; yet social media can be a little scary for some. For me, it has become a great form of therapy and networking with those in similar shoes as I. Clubhouse is a very open platform; you don't know if that voice is who they portray to... Continue Reading →
Many ask me how I became Literaturebyjessc, it was random. I was going through things within myself, holding it back to myself, and eventually lost myself. I went from "_storiesbyjess_" to "Literaturebyjessc" ; after acknowledging my writing, and ability to become the poet and journalist I am today. Eventually people started to see post with... Continue Reading →
A lot of people want to be well-known for what they're doing, forgetting some of the main keys. If you're a Comedian, connect with and follow other artist through Social Media/Bloggers. A lot of things I tell my beginners is expand yourself outside of your talent and social media. Get to know others who are... Continue Reading →
During my whole experience with Covid-19 thus far, I thought to myself, "Damn, this is really life?" Wearing masks and gloves to not contaminate each other is one thing, but celebrations and funerals is another. It doesn't give proper cope, but we've learned how to come together as friends and family. Social distancing should be... Continue Reading →
This poem was created years ago when given 3 words to create a poem with, can you guess which ones? A better tomorrow Everyday I pray for a better tomorrow because my anxiety is high and my anguish is harrow. I just have to stay strong no matter what, and fight through the tough times... Continue Reading →
So I was on my way to work after leaving the frame and seen nothing but masks all over. Roads were empty, businesses were closed, and along comes the funeral procession. Typically the cop leads, and the rest follow with hazard lights on as done. Now as “Dangerous” as this virus is, and we are... Continue Reading →
It's crazy because I created Literaturebyjessc in support of others deeply, and now I have others deeply supporting me. It's amazing, the fact that you guys ask why I haven't produced any work, or why am I just blogging and not doing poems and stories. It lets me know ya'll was actually paying attention, that... Continue Reading →
Each morning I wake up thinking " I don't wanna go to work," or "Damn, I gotta do this and that," which is nobody's fault but mine. It's about being an adult and owning up to responsibilities. Some of these things I signed up for on my own, other things like life, I didn't ask... Continue Reading →
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