This is the beginning. This is how it starts, with a whimper, not a bang. My name is Jill Gleeson and in 11 days I will turn 50 years old. It's something I may find difficult to discuss with any semblance of wit or intelligence - though I will do my best as we go forward - because basically I have no clue how in the hell I got to be so old. I was 24, like, the day before yesterday. And it was fun.
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7/12/2016 09:10:13 pm
You are ripe for a reboot, Jillie. I have no doubt this will catapult you into a new dimension of YOU! I am with you.
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Jill
7/16/2016 11:37:09 am
Rebecca, I know you know all about this kind of process - so much pain, but beauty, too. You are leading the way.
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Jill
7/16/2016 11:39:02 am
With you by my side I know I can...you inspire my every day of my life, Sera.
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Chris Llinas
7/12/2016 09:43:41 pm
Oh yeah . . . So proud to call you sister 😃 . . .
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Jill
7/16/2016 11:41:32 am
And just as proud to call you brother. How about I come down for a visit and we spend a day in the forest, hiking hard? I'd love to see you, Chris. It's been too long.
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Traci
7/12/2016 10:23:36 pm
Ya Jill! You are inspiring and I look forward to hearing more!!
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Jill
7/16/2016 11:42:01 am
Thank you my sister from another mister!
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Jill
7/16/2016 11:43:02 am
You better believe I'll be calling on you for wisdom and advice, Roberta!
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Amber
7/13/2016 08:31:15 am
Words really escape me, Jill (how often does THAT happen). I am so proud and in awe of you and your strength and eagerness to bring yourself back to YOU. I love you SO much and I've got your back, sister
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Jill
7/16/2016 11:44:39 am
You have no idea how much I love you, Amber. And knowing you've got my back gives me strength - and hope, too.
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Krystal Jones
7/13/2016 10:28:45 am
Wow, Jill. You've done it again - made me cry, smile, feel inspired, want to scream, "Yes, girl! You go!" and so much more all in just a few paragraphs. Consider me right by your side as you tackle this amazing and epic journey! "Yes, girl! You go!"
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Jill
7/16/2016 11:47:09 am
Krystal, you are one of my favorite people in the world. Strong, smart, funny, beautiful. Thank you for coming with me, girl.
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Jill
7/16/2016 11:49:48 am
If I get t-shirts made, will you wear one? You know, you sorta have to - remember, you're co-captain of my cheerleading squad.
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Jill
7/16/2016 11:52:14 am
There was some eye-rolling as well as a little of "Please don't fall 22,841 feet to the ground." They know my grace quotient.
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David Kenp
7/13/2016 07:18:04 pm
I know you can do it!
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Jill
7/16/2016 11:53:00 am
Can I count you on my spirit squad, the divine Mr. Kemp?
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Jill
7/16/2016 11:54:01 am
Thank you, my girl! But damn, I wish that title wasn't taken. :)
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7/17/2016 04:58:13 pm
You're a warrior. And, you can write. That's huge. You make me feel like a an effete diva in a shoe shop All hail to you for fighting back, for recording it, for not letting life suck the lifeblood out of you. I am so impressed. Thanks to Rebecca for bringing you to my attention. Go forth and give them hell, girl.
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Jill
7/18/2016 09:12:10 pm
Thanks Daniel! xxoo
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Kim Rosenblum
7/18/2016 11:08:58 pm
I am so proud of you, you can overcome ay hurdle you set your mind too!
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Jill
7/19/2016 10:27:33 am
Thanks Kim!
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Alice Lerp
7/19/2016 09:05:34 am
Sounds do like a perfectly grand adventure, one that I would love to live vicariously through you! Rock on!
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Jill
7/19/2016 10:27:10 am
Thank you, Alice! I will do my best :)
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Jill Gleesonis a journalist based in the Appalachians of Central Pennsylvania. She has contributed to Woman's Day, Country Living, Gothamist, Washingtonian, EDGE Media Network, Canadian Traveller, Country, Country Woman, and a host of other festive publications and websites. She is the travel editor for the nation's most beautiful publication, Faerie Magazine. Her column, Rebooted, is published across Pennsylvania. Email me!
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