You write. I read and am compelled to comment. I have written notes to myself for 70 years, yet only turning them into published illustrated stories in recent weeks. Catharsis. A new adventure. Peace, Maurice
Thanks for your beautiful note, Maurice and love the idea that you are bringing your stories and illustrations into the world! May the adventure bring you endless joy.
Your story reminds me of my story in many ways. This post inspired me to finally publish my first post today! Thanks so much, Joyce - I’m looking forward to reading more of your writing and seeing more of your beautiful art. 💜
Out of so much pain blossomed gratitude and art. So sorry you had to go through so much hardship but you're planting good seeds, and your artwork is wonderful. Thanks Joyce for sharing, Mark
This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story. Connecting to your art through the darkest time of grieving can be so healing for the heart and it can save you 💜
Woow! The story is nostalgic and inspirational. It is emotional to me since I almost have a similar story which remember you had invited me to be your guest writer. You can share your email with me to discuss further. Thanks for this story.
What a journey. I love how you went to Mexico in spite of your fears. You've been through so much and used those struggles to create, to create art and a beautiful life.
I love hearing about your life, and how you ended up here on Substack. Your artwork is beautiful and thought-provoking. What a gift we have here to connect on this platform. I hope you will continue to share you stories! 💜
I have begun to think that memoire should NOT be written from the point of view of accomplishments, but from setbacks & therefore, unexpected lessons learned. Thanks, I especially love the daring decision to go to Mexico and how hard it was to get there.
You write. I read and am compelled to comment. I have written notes to myself for 70 years, yet only turning them into published illustrated stories in recent weeks. Catharsis. A new adventure. Peace, Maurice
Thanks for your beautiful note, Maurice and love the idea that you are bringing your stories and illustrations into the world! May the adventure bring you endless joy.
Your story reminds me of my story in many ways. This post inspired me to finally publish my first post today! Thanks so much, Joyce - I’m looking forward to reading more of your writing and seeing more of your beautiful art. 💜
Thanks, Amy, and loved seeing your post. Go for it!
Out of so much pain blossomed gratitude and art. So sorry you had to go through so much hardship but you're planting good seeds, and your artwork is wonderful. Thanks Joyce for sharing, Mark
Thanks, Mark!
I am so glad you made that flight and the gift of photoshop which turned your photo of me into a piece of art
Beautiful. Thank you.
This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story. Connecting to your art through the darkest time of grieving can be so healing for the heart and it can save you 💜
Thank you, MIchele!
Really beautiful writing, and art--thank you for writing and for sharing. 💚✨
Thank you, Veronica.
Yes, art saves lives, transforms lives, and takes us to places we never imagined we 'd go.
Sounds like you've been there!e
Woow! The story is nostalgic and inspirational. It is emotional to me since I almost have a similar story which remember you had invited me to be your guest writer. You can share your email with me to discuss further. Thanks for this story.
Yes, Edwin ... would love to talk further. jwycoff@gratitudemojo.com
Thank you
What a journey. I love how you went to Mexico in spite of your fears. You've been through so much and used those struggles to create, to create art and a beautiful life.
Fear has become quite a guide for me. Whenever it shows up, I know I have work to do. ;-)
What an amazing and wonderful story
Thank you so much!
Incredible Joyce, just really an incredible story and thank you for sharing your life with us. ✨🙏
Thank you, Claire!
I love hearing about your life, and how you ended up here on Substack. Your artwork is beautiful and thought-provoking. What a gift we have here to connect on this platform. I hope you will continue to share you stories! 💜
Thanks, Sue ... this is such a special place of connection and finding friends we'd never meet otherwise. Delighted that we've connected.
Ditto that, Joyce! 💜
I have begun to think that memoire should NOT be written from the point of view of accomplishments, but from setbacks & therefore, unexpected lessons learned. Thanks, I especially love the daring decision to go to Mexico and how hard it was to get there.
Thanks, I think you have a good point. The struggle is the story.