Andrea Askowitz (one of the co-producers of Lipservice) heard me read Raw at a Miami venue, and suggested I submit a story for the upcoming show. It would showcase stories about “Culture Clash.” Interfaith, interracial true stories, out loud. Read more »
The girls came peeling down the hallway. It was the time of night that could have been morning. The house was moving and shaking. I comforted my two-year old and four-year old daughters, and protected my belly. Zazu was in there. Read more »
“Mama, I can’t wait that long.” My plaintive voice convinced the nurse to schedule an appointment for me. I was bumped from April to yesterday. Read more »
Introduction – Jill Slaughter
My beloved oldest daughter J.Lucy has been perched on the highest most craggy precipice watching, staying out of the line of fire. Observant, astute, fiercely loyal, and loving. Read more »
Just the right height, and the exact color I was looking for. Seemed so perfect, designed beautifully, but ultimately structurally weak. Read more »
The Four Sided Ring designed by Jill Slaughter intentionally exposes the skin of the person wearing it. The space typically reserved for a stone is instead left open to invite the wearer to see themselves as the jewel, confirming that they're the valuable and precious entity. Wearing The Four Sided Ring creates an Open Space. Open Mind. Open Heart. and Open Endings.Please see SHOP for details on how to purchase.
As a painter I told my story visually. People that saw my paintings began to share intimate stories about their own lives with me. Their honestly made me acutely aware that everyone has a heartfelt story that they want to tell someone. I launched Raw Candor knowing it was time to tell mine, and I invite you to share yours.
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