Hey Radiant Rebels ☀️,
Well, summer didn’t just arrive—it kicked in the damn door with a sweaty vengeance. If you’re anywhere near the East Coast like me, you know we’re not just dealing with warm weather—we're practically sautéing. The heat index this week? 110–115 degrees. That’s not summer, that’s Satan’s front porch. 🥵
But let’s talk about the flip side of the fire: the longer days.
There’s something magical about the sun sticking around into the evening—more time for barefoot walks, dockside wine, spontaneous joyrides, or just staring at the sky wondering what the hell you’re doing with your life (just me?). It’s giving expansion, renewal, and "I am reclaiming my damn joy."
💦 DIY Refresh: Sun-Kissed Skin Rescue Spray
Got a little too enthusiastic chasing that golden glow? Here’s a cooling skin refresher you can whip up at home:
What you’ll need:
- 1/2 cup aloe vera juice
- 1/2 cup witch hazel (alcohol-free)
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- Small spray bottle
Shake + spritz + sigh. Keep it in the fridge and thank me later. Your sun-worn skin will feel like it just went skinny dipping in a mountain stream.
👑 Ask a Grown Ass Woman
Because you’re not here for fluff—you're here to rise.
Q1: What if the life I wanted is nothing like the one I’m living right now?
A: Baby, that's not failure. That’s clarity. And clarity is power. Pivot. Burn the script. Rewrite the damn story.
Q2: Is it selfish to want more when people say I already have “enough”?
A: Let me say this louder for the people in the back: Wanting more for your life does not mean you’re ungrateful. It means you're awake.
🌟 Two Things I Can’t Shut Up About This Week
- Shopkick – If you like getting rewarded for doing things you already do (like walking into Target or scanning your groceries), this app is dangerously addictive. I'm low-key obsessed.
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- The Waterfront on Netflix – Listen. It’s part drama, part slow-burn mystery, and part "what is even happening but I cannot stop watching." Think Big Little Lies meets Cape Fear, and everyone’s got secrets. Watch it, and DM me when you start yelling at your screen.
🚐 RV Dreams & Freedom Schemes
I’ve been deep-diving into the world of RVs—floor plans, tow weights, solar setups, the works. I'm not saying I’ve got the Pinterest board and the budget spreadsheet ready, but also... I totally do.
Thinking about turning freedom into a mobile zip code. I’ll keep you posted. Got tips? Send 'em my way.
🔥 New Series Alert: Escape Artist Chronicles (Parts 1 & 2)
Part One: "The Sunday That Changed Everything"
I talk about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways toxic relationships pull you under until you're gasping for air—and how I started waking up.
👉 Read Part One
Part Two: “The Secret Rebellion Begins"
This one’s for every woman who’s doubted herself, second-guessed her sanity, and felt the ache of freedom just out of reach. Raw. Real. A little ragey.
👉 Read Part Two
🥂 I’m Officially Published in The Midst!
Cue the happy tears and a dance party on the dock—I’m now a contributor to The Midst! It’s a publication I deeply admire for its honest, raw, and beautiful stories. So honored to be a part of it. You can read my debut here! "I Divorced a Domestic Terrorist and Reinvented My Life After 40"
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You’ve been everything for everyone else. This is your invitation to come home to yourself. This free workbook gives you journaling prompts, clarity exercises, and mindset shifts that feel like a deep exhale.
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Until next time, stay cool (literally and metaphorically).
Hydrate. Take up space. Keep becoming.
And remember—you're not too old, too late, or too much. You're just getting started.
With sweaty sass & summer soul,
Jessi 💛
www.freeandhealing.com
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P.S. Got a Grown Ass Woman question you want featured? Hit reply. I might just answer it next week—with love, fire, and maybe a little side-eye.
