Comments on: A Shoulder to Lean On

by: Raven

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:49:19 +0000

Dear Jennifer,
Thank you for sharing your story. Although I write, I keep my secrets closely guarded. Writing such as yours, in its honesty and willingness to share vulnerability, always touches me deeply. I found myself wracked by weeping at the description of your mother helping you get undressed and collecting evidence. I was brought to tears not so much by the terrible suffering you endured, but by your incredible ability to see the beautiful gift of your parents’ love for each other, and their love and devotion to you, even in the midst of your pain. In the midst of such a painful event, one thing is clear: Jennifer, you are amazing, a survivor, and gifted with words. Keep writing. Thank you for sharing.

by: Leanne

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:51:07 +0000

Wow, you took such a tragic thing and transformed it into a heartwarming story of all you learned and observed. Your words are very poetic at times and filled with wisdom. You are a true inspiration and overcomer! I hope to follow more of your work in the future. God bless, Leanne.

by: Elaine Parker

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 03:54:22 +0000

Jen, You are amazing. You are talented. And you are beautiful. I have always known you are a special human being and I am thankful that you have the ability to express your insights in your writings. The “incident” that you share in A Shoulder to Lean On is a saddness that never should have happened to you. Remember, “that which does not destroy us will make us stronger”. You are stronger than you realize. Life as it unfolds for you in all its good and evil continues to give you material to comteplate and gives you growth and courage to reveal yourself. Keep writing. Love you, ESP

by: daveg

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:03:38 +0000

Jake,
Wow…your words are powerful. Your writing pulled me right into your story. I felt so many emotions spill out. I hate Josh for taking away your innocents. I so vividly remember you as a young child. Playing, laughing and teasing. So cheerful and trusting of everyone around you.
I once wrote a story about Men that drink and women who fall victim to them. I spent years angry at \”what they did to me\”. I felt used and unworthy of their \”true\” love. As sexual beings this unsettling search is constant. Remember picking at the daisy \”he loves me, he loves me not?\” Who cares? Expand your definition of joy…relish the pleasure of our own company; celebrate your unique genius.
You have so much!!! I love you, Val

by: Your twin...Kels

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:23:23 +0000

My Beautiful Cousin,
You never cease to astonish me of the power of your writing. I feel closer to you now than ever after reading this. Even though you are my twin, I have not always been able to be there for you both physically and emotionally but you have captured such sentiment in this piece I feel as if I was with you floating on a cloud above the whole time. Not only are you amazingly gifted and creative but you are also so strong to have taken this push down in life and to be able to share with others. Keep inspiring the world! Love you always and forever, K

by: daveg

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:46:04 +0000

Jen- got through it, had a few problems with klenex getting wet so much to say not sure if I want to just know you are loved and please accept these thin arms around you. i will share more later. Gives me more to think about. Love uncle D

by: susan

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:26:15 +0000

Did the guy get convicted?

by: Kelly Goehring

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:48:32 +0000

I love you, Jen Kerns! Horrible night, but beautiful writing as always.

by: rochela

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 08:54:41 +0000

That was something very poignant. Your story was moving and very wise as well. Your writing style was filled with emotions, it propelled me to read up to the last word and I am thankful that I did. Keep stong. I learned a great deal of a lesson here. More power to you and God bless.

by: Jennifer K. Kerns

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:33:23 +0000

Although I do not feel myself worthy of such praise, I truly appreciate the kind words, insight, and encouragement. I am truly humbled. Thank you for reading and thank you for inspiring me to continue the creative process. I have other (related and unrelated) stories, poems, a screenplay, etc… hopefully someday they will find an audience. Thank you again.