Category: Adventures
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🌿 Question for the Oracle🌿
In a reflective poem, the speaker yearns for the wisdom of Delphi, a sacred site in Greece. The verses serve as a ritual and a dialogue with the Oracle, addressing past and present selves. It encourages readers to confront their own hidden questions, embracing the journey of self-discovery and transformation.
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When Athens Calls
The post reflects a deep connection to Greece, blending personal and mythological elements. The speaker recalls the enduring presence of Greece in their life, from childhood tales to moments of pain and healing. Ultimately, it emphasizes the call to return, confront grief, and find joy in the ruins and resilience of Athens.
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Daring to Dream Again: Finding Hope After Trauma
For a long time, I didn’t let myself dream. Survival was the only goal. Dreaming still feels dangerous—like setting myself up for disappointment or failure. When you’ve spent years just trying to make it through the day, the idea of planning for a future, of imagining a life beyond the next crisis, feels foreign. Maybe…
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A Journey Not Just of Distance, But of the Heart
Just the other day, as I was finalizing my memoir for publication, I found myself thinking a lot about family—particularly my grandparents. At 40 years old, I feel incredibly fortunate that they are all still alive. It’s a gift I don’t take lightly, especially after recently learning that my unofficial godparents, Alice and Charlie, had…
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Braving the Unknown: My Path to Living Fully
My memoir ends on a hopeful note, but also a realistic one—life is still hard. My physical health continues to be a challenge, but for the first time in a long time, my mental health is stronger (in some ways) than it has ever been. Not because I’ve disconnected from my past but because I…
Jessica Woodville | Memoir & Musings 