This here is a nice question. Let me truly break things down to you. I was in a relationship that shook my mind all over. I started expressing myself in a notebook. One day that notebook was found, and ripped in front of my face. It was just like “F your feelings,” when it was... Continue Reading →
Children have always held a special place in my heart, no matter what. They can do things wrong, but everything is for a reason. I can remember feeling not understood as a child, and that's one of the main things I care about so much within today's generation. Yes, I would like these children to... Continue Reading →
Throughout my life, I have been given many obstacles to overcome, some of which I am still fighting. The word "Can't" doesn't reside in my dictionary, nor my head. I believe that anything is possible as long as you put your mind to it. I've gone through many things, such as losing family and friends,... 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's the oldest things you're wearing today?View all responses Everyone has that one memory that goes with them everywhere. This memory can be of a loved one, or loved ones still living. Grief is different within everyone, and the memories we make today, we must hold on to because tomorrow isn't promised. I... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Christmas is a time of joy, a time to get together as a family and enjoy life and each other as you should every day. It’s a time when people show thanks with gifts, kind words, and loving memories. I cherish moments like this because not everyone has a roof over their head, clothes on... Continue Reading →
What does it mean to be a kid at heart? I guess this prompt was specifically for me, knowing I love children. Being a kid at heart means still having the tendency to be a kid, do kid things such as crafts and things you may have wanted to do, but still maintain that adult... Continue Reading →
What was your favorite subject in school? Ya’ll know I love to talk, and have a story for everything! Originally, during highschool, I studied sociology as my major. Not because the football coach was handsome, but because I wanted to study people, cultures, and why we do the things we do. Now sociology is the... 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 →
High school is where are you me a lot of the people that you will now either see prosper, or be left at the same spot, and sometimes lower. High school is where I met, Jasmine, and to our surprise we both ended up meeting back up in a very successful way after years. High... Continue Reading →
How do you practice self-care? Self-care doesn’t just come from soap and water to your body, or stepping into church thinking that your past is forgiven. These are things that should be regularly done. Self-care is very important to me, and it starts within myself. Self-care makes me feel important. When I say that, I... 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 →
As a woman, sometimes we always want this and that, to be spoiled. Do you spoil your man, or fault him for your previous relationships, and faults? Insecurity in a relationship is very common. Ya’ll say ya’ll love one another, but go through phones, call each other “Wya?”. If you gotta do all that, there... 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 →
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 →
So here I am back, after weeks of not speaking and keeping you guys updated. First and foremost I cannot stress this enough, EITHER WEAR YOUR MASK OR STAY HOME! That covid is NO joke. I caught it back in the earlier part of December preventing me from getting my second oral surgery. The look... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
What makes me better than you? The truth is, nothing. We’re all the same, cut from the same cloth, with the same intention; to get to it. We were each blessed in our own ways. What makes yourself better than the next person mentally is the instilled ambition to be a better person then the... Continue Reading →
If I gave you the shirt off my back because you were cold, would you warm me up too? Or question the loyalty and from whom it was sold? If I gave you the shoes off my back, 'cause you had nothing to walk in, would you worry about me wearing socks, or who copped... 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 →
This month, I took a major loss. Infact, a loss to me, but a gain to Heaven. It took me outta my element. It hurt me to see him this way. Un-proper closure. Limited people at events and stores, what has today come too? I know that deep down inside he would've been happy by... Continue Reading →
It should never take for something to happen in order for one to realize they have responsibilities. We as humans tend to get sidetracked with the thoughts and impressions of others forgetting we have our own responsibilities. One of my favorite responsibilities is taking care of my house. It truly showed me who’s there for... 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 →
There is a time and place for everything. A time to work hard, to grind, to do whatever it takes for you to do inorder to reach your goal. In doing so, you will notice and experience growth. Everyone thinks they know you, until you become "different," because you are making all necessary moves. Nothing,... Continue Reading →
It's about that time again! Time to stay as warm and positive minded as possible. That time where we often overlook other situations and perspectives. It's time for The 2nd Annual Revolution Of Love Coats and Clothes Drive. Having experienced the life of a shelter, little to none clothing and stretched means of living, I... Continue Reading →
Being there for someone is always a great thing whether they choose to accept your friendship/advice or not, atleast you know you tried. As much as we each complain about not needing anyone and doing things on your own, deep down we really do. When I say this, I don't mean we need somebody on... Continue Reading →
The Iris House is A Great addition to the community. Always enforcing positive energy, always willing to work with you, very confidential, and they are those you can come and talk to when you're too nervous or don't have anyone else to talk to. Hosting group events to where women can come together to make... Continue Reading →
Racism is a commonly overlooked issue. Sometimes you don't notice these things until you are a part of these situation itself. As a victim of stereotypes, let me tell you how okay it is to be who you are. Friends and Family come from all different ethnicities, and situations. I love when people see me... Continue Reading →
I was told I should show appreciation towards myself a lot more upon my website so here it goes. I love that people notice what I am trying to enforce. Behind every person is a story as to who they are and where they came from. I've witnessed a lot of things that shouldn't have... Continue Reading →
As a person of importance to the music industry or life itself, the camera's seem to be always rolling and catching something. Paparazzi don't care because it's their job. The pressure comes on because you gotta make sure that you look capable of the material you are presenting, you have to keep up with the... Continue Reading →
You see Altariq Nelson is not all about himself. As I said he believes in the positivity for and of everyone. He's been stressing himself out with ways to not only get his team back and make it better, but for others to understand that we all share this world. Parents complain of how "fast"... Continue Reading →
I've got a lot of projects going on. Literaturebyjessc started off with just a notebook and a pen, to radio vibes and live interviews. Supporting one another is what I encourage the most. Talent Vibez has been a major success, I'm meeting new talents and inspirations everywhere and we keep progressing coming together. That's all... Continue Reading →
Drugs and Alcohol tend to take over our life. Too often we depend on those things to take away feelings, emotions, or thoughts we don't want to talk about. That's not an excuse anymore! It becomes to a point where nobody wants to "chill" around people who abuse the use of alcohol as a celebration... Continue Reading →
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