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Brenna Lee's avatar

Jason, this is quite the update! I'm grateful that life decided to give you this incredible opportunity with your (much-deserved) viral essay at the same time that the other, more devastating shoe fell. I love that you are continuing to create art and hopefully, now, you'll be able to make even more. Here's to a hopeful future, come what may!

Jason McBride's avatar

Thanks! I'm pretty optimistic about the future; it's the present I'm struggling with right now 🤣

Liz Gauffreau's avatar

I'm so sorry to hear about your divorce, but if anyone can be successful at starting over at 50 creating a good life, it's you.

Jason McBride's avatar

Thank you! I appreciate your confidence!

Liz Gauffreau's avatar

You're welcome!

Stace Dumoski's avatar

I'm sorry to hear about your divorce. I know the chaos that such a decision can cause for your family, and for your creativity as well, but the chaos won't last forever. I'm looking forward to your new projects!

Jason McBride's avatar

Thanks, Stace! Intellectually, I understand that the chaos is really creative fuel, but my gut isn't quite there yet. The new projects on the horizon definitely give me something to focus on!

Logan Ashe Darrow's avatar

That essay deserved to go viral 🥰

Jason McBride's avatar

Thank you! That's very kind!

Kathy Halsey's avatar

Jason, all the best. Ty for sharing such heart-wrenching, personal information. I pray for you and look forward to your book. May all good things come to you!

Jason McBride's avatar

Thank you, Kathy! I'm eager to keep working!

Karol Koszorz's avatar

Jason, thank you for sharing all of what you can, without any fake vulnerability. For whatever it's worth, it makes me feel less alone that not only I was/am going through a particularly rough patch, blended amongst great moments since October. Thanks again, and congrats on the new book, can't wait on that podcast more than I could for our one:)

Jason McBride's avatar

Thank you for being such a wonderful friend, colleague, and reader! I hope things smooth out for you soon.

Molly Ringle's avatar

Shoot, Jason, I'm so sorry about the upheaval. And also encouraged to hear there are good things on the horizon, as I know there always will be for you!

Jason McBride's avatar

Thank you, Molly! I may not always enjoy the ups and downs of life's ocean waves, but as long as I can keep my head above water, I'm doing okay

Thomas Cleary's avatar

Well, we aren’t going to divorce you. We love it where we are with you.

Jason McBride's avatar

Thank you, Thomas! This made me more emotional than I would've expected. I appreciate your kind encouragement!

Stella Kalaw's avatar

So sorry to hear about your divorce, Jason.

Ahh, starting over—At 50, I did the same and decided it was time to pivot and to return to work that I love. Since then, employment has been erratic. But, I am super grateful for the time because it allows me to do art and start my newsletter.

You got this, Jason! It’s going to be rough for awhile but after reading your essay, I have to doubt you’ll get through—you’ve got what it takes. Keep going!

Jason McBride's avatar

Thank you, Stella! It's very motivating to see all of these kind comments and notes of encouragement.

Lee Arnold's avatar

This is a real sock in the guts. For you to have the resolve to keep moving forward is truly remarkable.

Jason McBride's avatar

Thank you, Lee! I figure moving forward, no matter how haltingly, is better than the alternative

Amie McGraham's avatar

Talk about rerouting… you are handling this major upheaval with grace and a healthy outlook. Stay weird, my friend.

Deborah Brasket's avatar

I look forward to reading your new book, Jason. Wishing you every success!

Meg Oolders's avatar

💜

Jason McBride's avatar

Thank you, Meg!!