Why I Share My Journey
- Jascey Cents
- Jul 22
- 2 min read
By Jacent Voigt, founder of JasceyCents
A few days ago, a colleague walked up to me with a soft smile and said,“I’ve been following your posts… but tell me, why do you do it?”
And for a moment, I paused. Not because I didn’t know the answer, but because the answer is layered, deep, and still unfolding.
The truth is, I share my journey not because it’s perfect, but because it’s real. Because every post, every quote, every caption is a moment I chose to give back.
Sometimes I’m reflecting on an experience I’ve just walked through. A hard decision. A moment of clarity. A lesson that came with a sting or a soft whisper. I write about what I’ve learned in hopes that someone else, maybe someone going through that exact same thing can find a little light through my words. Not advice. Just presence. Just honesty.
There was a time I felt like I was walking through life unseen. Giving and giving but never fully expressing the stories behind the smile. That’s why now, when I write, I write with intention. I don’t just share what happened. I share what it taught me, how it shifted me, and how it might hold meaning for someone else, too. And there’s always someone.
Sometimes it’s a message in my inbox saying,“Your words gave me peace.”Or a comment saying,“I didn’t know how much I needed this today.”
Those moments remind me: this is not about performance. It’s about presence. It’s about connection.
I share for my community. For the women who feel overwhelmed but keep showing up. For the mothers and fathers balancing everything and forgetting themselves in the process. For the quiet warriors who are healing, growing, starting over. For the dreamers who still believe there’s more to life than just surviving.
I don’t claim to have all the answers. But I’ve learned that sometimes, someone isn’t looking for an answer, they’re just looking for a voice that says,“I see you. I’ve felt that, too.”
So yes, I post my reflections, my journals, my thoughts.I post what I wish someone had said to me.I post for the people who are still finding their voice.I post to remind you that your story matters, your process is sacred, and your softness is not a weakness.
Because no matter what, there will always be someone who needs to hear exactly what you just said.Or read exactly what you just wrote and in that moment, healing begins.
I don’t post for the likes. I post for the light. For the lessons. For the ones quietly holding on. And for the beauty of giving back.
If this spoke to you, share it with someone who needs to hear it too. Drop a 🌿 in the comments if you’re still healing, still hoping, still holding on. You’re not alone here. This space was made for you.
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