Bless the Messy

For readers of Hyperbole and a Half and Am I There Yet?,Bless the Messy is a compassionatedistinctiveand voice-driven illustrated personal growth bookone that gives readers permission to radically love themselvesfeel their feelingsand live with joy even asΓÇöespecially asΓÇöthey may fumble through major life momentsor feel othered by societyΓÇÖs narrow norms. Supreme moments of beauty and joy can be found in the mess. Jess Bird is living proof of that. As a queer woman who received a late-in-life ADHD diagnosisJess is raising her kids in a blended familyrewriting the rules as she goes along. Far from being an expert or perfectshe embraces her imperfections and invites you to do the same. By sharing her messyin-process journeyJess hopes to connect with those who feel isolated or oppressed by societyΓÇÖs narrow normsmaking them feel seen and validated. In this illustrated personal growth bookJess combines self-reflectionencouragementand practical guidance. She delves into her struggles and triumphsoffering insights on growing through trauma and healingbreaking free from societal expectationssetting boundariesredefining home and chosen familyfinding self-worthand embracing anti-perfectionism. The mantra ΓÇ£Bless the MessyΓÇ¥ runs through it allreminding us that every emotioneven the uncomfortable onesis valid and valuable. Brighthopefulrealand rawBless the Messy is a warm hug of a book that will make you feel a little less alone.