509 Unfiltered: A Podcast Must-Listen

There are certain people, places and things, that you hold on tight to when you’re lucky enough to encounter them.  And when you’re drowning in the sea of sadness and despair, those people are guiding lights. Beacons of strength, and support.  

When my Dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 terminal lung cancer, we were gifted with the love and support of a million people from great and far.   We were engulfed in security with the force of the entire Seattle Police Department.  I’ve mentioned before.. my Dad was an SPD Officer.  And when he got sick, his fan club was official. 

And through the 3 1/2 years of his treatments, we were lucky to be invited into some pretty amazing fundraising opportunities.  

One of the greatest voices on our team is Miss Jessica Taylor.  Lieutenant Taylor. The Real Lieutenant Taylor.  My Fuzz Buzz friend. And owner of 509Unfiltered.com

Jessica has been my true north in times of uncertainty in life.  She has shouted from rooftops and over airwaves and in podcasts for our family.  She has walked me through the steps of building MySecondHalfSelf.com. 

I owe her so much time and energy and love and support, that I’ll never be able to touch the tip of the iceberg that is her heart and love for us.  

Miss Jess is retired now. And lives far away from me. Thank goodness for the inter-webs, and FaceTimes, videos etc… 

When I’m lost for words. When I’m struggling to see what my purpose is, I honestly seek her out.  Jess, you may not know this: I look up to you.  You are one of my idols. To work in the environment you have, and to come out on the other side with more grit and grace and gumption than what you probably started out with so many years ago as a rookie police woman.   

You’re style, flair for life, attitude towards our frustrations and people who piss us off.  I know I’ll always be able to reach out to you. You’re one of the great ones. And I will never ever let you go.  We may be far apart in location, but, you are never too far for us to reach out. And you’re 100% on Team 3N04.

Team Strong4Jon. 

Team HeroesForHiga. 

Thanks for supporting me, and MySecondHalfSelf.com, and especially all of us.  I know I can always seek you out, and you’ve got my back.  Our family’s backs.   I admire you. I wish I could be better at getting my points across in better ways. But, when we do talk, and I send you notes about certain messages and people who have left, and abandoned us, I always go back to your mantra. FUM

Jessica’s blog, YouTube, Substack can all be found here as well as at 509Unfiltered.com. 

XOXO

BRI

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