Jennifer Niven's Blog, page 51

Dear lovelies, here’s my wish for all of you, not just during...

Dear lovelies, here’s my wish for all of you, not just during #suicidepreventionmonth but for every day of every month of every year.

Dear lovelies: In All the Bright Places and Holding Up the...

Dear lovelies: In All the Bright Places and Holding Up the Universe I write about characters who show one side of themselves to the world while hiding another side away. Most of us do this in our every day lives— hide in plain sight for fear of judgment, of losing the love of people around us, of being seen as broken or too messy. There are so many reasons we hide. As Embryo tells Violet, sometimes we can only see what people want us to. I just want you to know that you are amazing just the way you are. That every piece of you deserves love, not just the shiny, smiling parts. That you deserve to be seen and loved, no matter what. Love, me

#TBT to that time a reader handed me her suicide diary, the one...

#TBT to that time a reader handed me her suicide diary, the one she’d been keeping for years, and said, “I don’t need this anymore. I’ve decided to live.”

Before I die I want to:• Keep living as fully and vibrantly as...

Before I die I want to:

• Keep living as fully and vibrantly as possible. Life is so precious and short, and if I’m not careful I start worrying about not having enough time here on this earth.

• Spend at least 100 years with my husband @silent_rhino knowing that even 100 years won’t be enough.

• Be there for my friends and family (and cats!) in every way I can while letting them be there for me too.

• Be the best parent I can be.

• Keep spreading unconditional love.

• Write many many many many more books/movies/TV shows.

• Collaborate on creative projects with the people I love.

• Meet every one of my readers around the world and thank them for all they mean to me.

• Find homes for all the homeless animals.

• Put an end to suicide and to people suffering and struggling in silence, and help others feel they are not alone.

• Dance!!!

• Meet the members of ABBA and fangirl myself into a frenzy.

• Somehow have @cw_supernatural @jaredpadalecki @jensenackles @misha stay on the air forever because Sam and Dean (and Cas) mean that much to me.

• Wander the world, make it lovely, leave something behind.

✨ Dear lovelies, there are too many things to list. Now it’s your turn. What do you plan to/want to/dream of doing while you’re here?

Dear lovelies: In Holding Up the Universe, Libby inserts a note...

Dear lovelies: In Holding Up the Universe, Libby inserts a note in her favorite book and then leaves the book for another reader to find. Wouldn’t the world be a lovelier place if we all left encouraging notes for each other? If we all shared words of love and support to remind others they’re not alone? Little words can have a big impact, and writing/speaking/sharing those words can be just as healing for us.

Dear lovelies: Finch was real. Like Violet, I found him. Like...

Dear lovelies: Finch was real. Like Violet, I found him. Like Violet, there are so many things I wish I’d seen and known and done to try to help him stay here. Like Finch, he left me a song.

I’m so moved by all of the brave, honest, heartfelt stories...

I’m so moved by all of the brave, honest, heartfelt stories being shared for #suicidepreventionmonth like this powerful message from @kellyabdavis ❤️ Dear lovelies: What is on your list?

Dear lovelies, What would you say to your past self? I would say...

Dear lovelies, What would you say to your past self? I would say this: Be kind to yourself. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Cherish every moment with the people you love. And keep celebrating and finding joy in all the bright places around you. Love, me

Dear lovelies, Stay. You are stronger than you think. Love, me...

Dear lovelies, Stay. You are stronger than you think. Love, me ❤️

Dear lovelies: Introducing Random Minis! Super-light,...

Dear lovelies: Introducing Random Minis! Super-light, cellphone-sized, unabridged books made to fit into a pocket or one hand. Aka the cutest books ever!!!