your other-ness is why I'm so drawn to your work <3 "it's hard being a diamond in a rhinestone world" ;) thank you as always for your thoughtful, vulnerable prose! merry merry & happy happy xoxo
This is what I needed to hear today because so often people don’t know how it feels in this world to grow up other. And I thought I was the only one thinking these similar thing as my 20year old daughter and I sat watching Wicked and tears were streaming down my face. I’m glad you decided to write your manifesto and I can’t wait until Jan to read the rest. Merry Christmas Jill to you and your whole family🥰🙏🏽
I’m so, so grateful. I’m equally grateful I didn’t share the full piece yet because I want there to be zero confusion and nothing but kindness in clarity—it’s too important for too many of us to mess up💛
I hear you and I think it is wise. And I just want to say again I love that you are touching on this topic because so many people don’t really know this. And I love how intentional you are with your words. It’s a gift my friend ! God bless you!
I knew the basics about Wicked; some songs, the general storyline. But that Ozdust scene; the tears well in my eyes for all the reasons you described. I recently read that Cynthia insisted on a wig of micro braids to honor black women. Whoever constructed that wig would make billions if they mass marketed it. It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.
I so look forward to reading your letter although I’m also a bit nervous for what you might unearth in me. But anything unearthed I will count as something to be acknowledged and explored. Have a wonderful holiday.
your other-ness is why I'm so drawn to your work <3 "it's hard being a diamond in a rhinestone world" ;) thank you as always for your thoughtful, vulnerable prose! merry merry & happy happy xoxo
This quote is everything 😂💛
Thank you Jill! Can't wait to read the rest of what you have to say on this topic. Thank you for sharing from such a vulnerable place.
Thank you so much, Pamela!
This is what I needed to hear today because so often people don’t know how it feels in this world to grow up other. And I thought I was the only one thinking these similar thing as my 20year old daughter and I sat watching Wicked and tears were streaming down my face. I’m glad you decided to write your manifesto and I can’t wait until Jan to read the rest. Merry Christmas Jill to you and your whole family🥰🙏🏽
I’m so, so grateful. I’m equally grateful I didn’t share the full piece yet because I want there to be zero confusion and nothing but kindness in clarity—it’s too important for too many of us to mess up💛
I hear you and I think it is wise. And I just want to say again I love that you are touching on this topic because so many people don’t really know this. And I love how intentional you are with your words. It’s a gift my friend ! God bless you!
Oh my goodness. Didn’t expect such pleasant tears this morning. Thank you Jill, Merry Christmas!
Praise the Lord. Merry Christmas!!
I knew the basics about Wicked; some songs, the general storyline. But that Ozdust scene; the tears well in my eyes for all the reasons you described. I recently read that Cynthia insisted on a wig of micro braids to honor black women. Whoever constructed that wig would make billions if they mass marketed it. It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.
I so look forward to reading your letter although I’m also a bit nervous for what you might unearth in me. But anything unearthed I will count as something to be acknowledged and explored. Have a wonderful holiday.
Yes to all of this, friend 💛