Notes on Resilience

Hi, I’m Jay—a writer, poet, and professional truth-teller living with a progressive neurological condition. I speak about resilience the way I live it: honestly, with a side of dark humor and a deep belief in the power of showing up messy but still standing.

My talks blend storytelling, wit, and real-world insight from life with a disability. I don’t offer silver linings or bootstraps. I offer connection. I offer the truth about what it’s like to navigate hard things—and how to do it with more softness, more humor, and a whole lot of grit.