Wow, thank you so much! Truly. Thank you…
I have been so blown away by the response to Tiny-tittied Titan, and needed you to know how grateful I am.
As I’m sure you can imagine, writing requires bravery. Sharing personal stories requires a writer to lay themselves bare. To be open and honest. To get uncomfortable. Ultimately, as a writer of personal essays, I’ve had to get intimately acquainted with vulnerability.
It’s a process I love, no doubt, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t hard. Every time I write a piece, there’s a moment of terror. I hit “submit” and wonder if it’s good enough. Is anyone gonna read it? Will this help someone, even if just one person, feel seen and understood? It’s a roll of the dice every time. But writing about my challenges with my body and my breast reduction journey was a gamble in a league of it's own.
Why? Because I originally had no intention of sharing that story.
“I’m not going to write about this. Ever. It’s too personal,” I said. I told myself that it would be enough for only my family and close friends to know.
I sat with that decision for almost two months. Then one day, my inner voice started screaming at me. “Share it. You have to share it.” And I didn’t question that voice because I knew it was right. If I truly want to make an impact, which I do, this wasn’t something I could in good conscious gatekeep.
This is a lot. I feel like I’m getting naked on a stage. I’m really baring it all. I’m scared…can I do this?
So I started writing. The words flowed. I was in the zone…and then the magnitude of it hit me.
“Oh my god, this is a lot. I feel like I’m getting naked on a stage. I’m really baring it all. I’m scared,” I said to Emily, my friend and mentor. “Can I do this?”
“You are, bish. And you can. Keep going!” she responded.
Now we’re here. You’ve read Tiny-tittied Titan, you’ve been so supportive. You’ve lifted me up. You’ve asked a million questions because you’ve been thinking about starting the journey yourself. And I’m wildly grateful.
So thank you for reading. Thanks for holding space for me in my vulnerability. Thanks for being a part of my journey, and for letting me be part of yours.
x, Jocelyn J
P.S. I’m on social media like a true modern woman! You can find Says Jocelyn J on Instagram and TikTok. YouTube coming in 2024.