To not allow trauma to define us is so hard but we can use that experience to encourage others in pain and to say you are precious and valuable and that trauma was not deserved. I read your story and think how much you have to offer and how brave you are to say I will get past this! Praying peace and safety in Paris but also adventure and a beautiful time of discovery ♥️
You have gone so far and You are going even further. Because of people like You we can learn one from another. You are Your own person I can see that. You are so brave and I thank You for what You've decided to share with us. Have the best time in Paris 💕
Feb 11, 2023·edited Feb 11, 2023Liked by Jessica Rose Williams
I am so sorry you (or anyone else) had to experience that. To have your innocence so crudely snatched away from you is unfathomable. You are brave.
I wonder what trauma those guys must have to perpetrate such a thing (this is by no means meant to lessen the crime or condone it), but they then dumped their trauma at your feet. It is horrific. The film 'Crash' with Matt Dillon portrays this so well, the way some people just pass it on.
You, on the other hand, have shouldered it and are turning it around. I want to go to that 15-year old and give her the biggest hug. She didn't deserve that and should never have had to experience it. Thank goodness for people like you.
I’m so sorry you went through that Jess. I hope Paris is bringing you whatever you need from it. It’s inspiring to see how you are navigating it all. ❤️
I'm so sorry this happened to you, Jess, and it takes so much courage to share these experiences. Our bodies really do hold onto trauma in the most powerful ways, don't they? I wonder if that's why things like yoga can be so emotional and lead to tears (just me?!) and that feeling of release, like the muscles have held onto the memories and the pain and needs to be wrung out like a dishcloth. Talking therapy is so important but like you say the other side of processing it is to take actions - however cautiously we need - and doing it (especially doing it when we still feel a bit scared) is where the real bravery lies. I read that sometimes we only feel brave after we've done the scary thing, not while we're doing it.
Maybe you won't feel the full force of your courage until after your trip has ended when you get back home and think, "Wow. I did that.." C x
‘You have so much to give, but you’re keeping it all to yourself. You’re hiding away.'
I have been following you for a while, but I feel like this couldn't be more untrue! The way you bare your soul in your beautiful stories, your honest Youtube videos, ... I feel like you are showing yourself so much, that you give so much. I appreciate how thoughtful, gentle and balanced every piece of content of yours is. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Jessica, thank you for your raw honesty and vulnerability. What a gift you have entrusted us with. I am so, so deeply sorry that happened to you. Sending love to you and the 15 year old you. You are not alone, ever. Just look at this fabulous community you have created. You should be so proud. xxx
You give so much. It must have been hard to share this but I agree with previous comments that point out how selfless it is to share. This will have helped others as much as I hope it helped you.
You have made your first steps going to Paris for a month. Everyone has fears and it isn’t a bad thing to be cautious. So be it. Enjoy your early days and adventures. If you feel uncomfortable out wandering around at night, that is okay. These days most of us aren’t as trusting. Take it slow. I was happy to see you bought yourself flowers and had a candle. Perhaps just an early evening at a cafe across the street from where you are for an early visit one night and back to where you feel comfortable. No one is a failure at travelling alone for feeling cozy and safe. When I go out at night but very seldom, I go taxi and not late. Enjoy your days to the fullest.
I'm so sorry Jessica that happened to you 💕 You are such a strong person - both for surviving that experience and now to share it. Even though trauma does shape us I agree we can't let it define us. I know writing about it was hard and I send you a gentle hug.
Salutations! Your couragous letter touched me! I am sending love to you and the 15-year-old you. ❤️ It also gave me an opportunity to reflect on my life so thank you! I believe that the universe mirrors back one's self worth and beliefs, and love finds us on the hills of learning to love ourselves first. When we are happy within, forgive ourselves and others, let go of emotional burdon and resentment, and accept our imperfection and faults, the universe is compelled to move heaven and earth to find our people who add value to our lives, and call us into becoming the highest version of ourselves. Have a wonderful time in Paris.
Oh Jess, I am so sorry that that happened to you. Trauma is so hard to navigate, isn’t it? Giving you virtual hugs and keep exploring your bravery, much love to you! ♥️
To not allow trauma to define us is so hard but we can use that experience to encourage others in pain and to say you are precious and valuable and that trauma was not deserved. I read your story and think how much you have to offer and how brave you are to say I will get past this! Praying peace and safety in Paris but also adventure and a beautiful time of discovery ♥️
You have gone so far and You are going even further. Because of people like You we can learn one from another. You are Your own person I can see that. You are so brave and I thank You for what You've decided to share with us. Have the best time in Paris 💕
I am so sorry you (or anyone else) had to experience that. To have your innocence so crudely snatched away from you is unfathomable. You are brave.
I wonder what trauma those guys must have to perpetrate such a thing (this is by no means meant to lessen the crime or condone it), but they then dumped their trauma at your feet. It is horrific. The film 'Crash' with Matt Dillon portrays this so well, the way some people just pass it on.
You, on the other hand, have shouldered it and are turning it around. I want to go to that 15-year old and give her the biggest hug. She didn't deserve that and should never have had to experience it. Thank goodness for people like you.
I’m so sorry you went through that Jess. I hope Paris is bringing you whatever you need from it. It’s inspiring to see how you are navigating it all. ❤️
I'm so sorry this happened to you, Jess, and it takes so much courage to share these experiences. Our bodies really do hold onto trauma in the most powerful ways, don't they? I wonder if that's why things like yoga can be so emotional and lead to tears (just me?!) and that feeling of release, like the muscles have held onto the memories and the pain and needs to be wrung out like a dishcloth. Talking therapy is so important but like you say the other side of processing it is to take actions - however cautiously we need - and doing it (especially doing it when we still feel a bit scared) is where the real bravery lies. I read that sometimes we only feel brave after we've done the scary thing, not while we're doing it.
Maybe you won't feel the full force of your courage until after your trip has ended when you get back home and think, "Wow. I did that.." C x
‘You have so much to give, but you’re keeping it all to yourself. You’re hiding away.'
I have been following you for a while, but I feel like this couldn't be more untrue! The way you bare your soul in your beautiful stories, your honest Youtube videos, ... I feel like you are showing yourself so much, that you give so much. I appreciate how thoughtful, gentle and balanced every piece of content of yours is. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Jessica, thank you for your raw honesty and vulnerability. What a gift you have entrusted us with. I am so, so deeply sorry that happened to you. Sending love to you and the 15 year old you. You are not alone, ever. Just look at this fabulous community you have created. You should be so proud. xxx
You give so much. It must have been hard to share this but I agree with previous comments that point out how selfless it is to share. This will have helped others as much as I hope it helped you.
Keep going:-)
You have made your first steps going to Paris for a month. Everyone has fears and it isn’t a bad thing to be cautious. So be it. Enjoy your early days and adventures. If you feel uncomfortable out wandering around at night, that is okay. These days most of us aren’t as trusting. Take it slow. I was happy to see you bought yourself flowers and had a candle. Perhaps just an early evening at a cafe across the street from where you are for an early visit one night and back to where you feel comfortable. No one is a failure at travelling alone for feeling cozy and safe. When I go out at night but very seldom, I go taxi and not late. Enjoy your days to the fullest.
Thank you❤️
I'm so sorry Jessica that happened to you 💕 You are such a strong person - both for surviving that experience and now to share it. Even though trauma does shape us I agree we can't let it define us. I know writing about it was hard and I send you a gentle hug.
Sending all my love to you - I'm so sorry too. I just want to give you a big hug. What you wrote resonated a lot xxx
Salutations! Your couragous letter touched me! I am sending love to you and the 15-year-old you. ❤️ It also gave me an opportunity to reflect on my life so thank you! I believe that the universe mirrors back one's self worth and beliefs, and love finds us on the hills of learning to love ourselves first. When we are happy within, forgive ourselves and others, let go of emotional burdon and resentment, and accept our imperfection and faults, the universe is compelled to move heaven and earth to find our people who add value to our lives, and call us into becoming the highest version of ourselves. Have a wonderful time in Paris.
Very powerful words. I'm sorry to hear what happened when you were younger but it's so inspirational what you have wrote here. Thank you for sharing
Oh Jess, I am so sorry that that happened to you. Trauma is so hard to navigate, isn’t it? Giving you virtual hugs and keep exploring your bravery, much love to you! ♥️
You’re not alone Jessica, you have your mum, your sister, your friends and all of us xx