Just Jerdi

Before I tell you all of my life's secrets and such (that's what you're here for, right?), let me address the elephant in the room- my name!

Why Just Jerdi?? My last name has 18 letters, the last 5 of which are j-e-r-d-i. One day, my best friend came up with the nickname Jerdi. It stuck. So now I tell folks, "Just call me Jerdi." And thats that!

Now that the housekeeping is done, let me say I'm glad you're here!!! No, really. I'm flattered. Either you really care about what I have to say or you're nosy as hell; either way, thanks for taking the time to read up on little ol' me.

Who am I??

I try not to start things off with the "I'm a mother" thing right up front, because I'd like to think that being a mother doesn't define me, but I honestly can't think of a greater service I perform. So, I am the mother of two pre-teen daughters who are awesomesauce and then some. **Please note: this opinion of my children took YEARS to cultivate. (9-10 to be exact).

I'm a humorist, daredevil, friend, lover, sister, and the reigning Whitney Houston karoake queen. Don't believe me on that last one? Try me. I've got dance moves and hand gestures for days to make up for how tone deaf I am.

What do I do??

I'm a freelance writer by night and a paralegal by day. I had dreams of going into the legal field to become a champion for women and children. Somehow, I ended up in healthcare litigation. Don't ask. I currently volunteer with organizations in my community that support women and children in crisis and I love every bit of it.

Why am I here??

Because I'm a writer. It isn't something I love, but I recognize the God-given talent and I have stories to tell that aren't just my own. I'm here to connect, encourage, and have a few good laughs. I hope you'll join me.