“Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life…” — Prince, 1984.
This has become the rally cry of Evie Jane: “Gather together to get through this thing called life.”
I cannot imagine where I’d be without my crew. They lean in when I go quiet, laugh at my ill‑timed humor, and endure my spontaneous bursts of song.
But it wasn’t always this way…
Read MoreOnce upon a time there was a young, naïve girl that was sure she was going to be the very first female MLB player. Then life threw her a few curve balls, she took some heavy hits, and got lost along the way.
Over the years I have gathered wisdom and experience through life’s ups and downs. If I could go back in time and talk with the “younger me”, I would let her in on a few of life’s secrets…
Read MoreIt is said that lived experiences create an empathy that cannot be taught. Perhaps that is why I am always drawn to the Wallflower. In a packed room full of vibrant activity, I see the ones on the fringes.
I seek them out with urgency. I look into their eyes and listen to their stories, all the while praying they feel important and loved - because they are.
That is the message I needed – it’s one we all need.
Read MoreEvie Jane was founded in honor of my mother, Virginia Evelyn, and my grandmother, Gladys Jane, whose lives were shaped by love, addiction, and trauma. My mother, a brilliant and beautiful free spirit, struggled to find her true self, leading to a painful spiral of addiction.
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