Credibility absolutely destroyed

I’ve been following Jeffrey on Instagram for a while. I adored their content and advocacy for non-binary folk. I too am non-binary.
I finally listened to their book and the story was delightful, except, they used ableist language a lot, it became very jarring, specifically the word ‘dumb’. I gave them some gentle and loving feedback by DM on Instagram having interacted with them there before. Their response was to block me.
I can’t tell you how shocked and disappointed I am at this level of fragility from someone advocating kindness and acceptance of each other and how to validate one another. This decision and utter disregard for the harm they are causing to some disabled folk has destroyed their credibility for me, even though they were such an important influence in my non-binary journey. I’m shook. I’m deeply hurt. We white queer and non-binary people cannot fight for our liberation and acceptance without being intersectional and also striving not to be racist or ableist. This decision is contrary to everything they are teaching us in this book and personally, I don’t preach what I cannot practice. I do not subscribe to cancel culture and in spite of the hurt caused to me, I still feel that Jeffrey contributes significantly to non-binary understanding, however, in the circumstances, I consider this review absolutely fair and measured. Jeffrey, if you read this, I hope one day that you see the harm caused and that you accept that you too have some learning to do and disabled people are worthy of validating in the same was as we non-binary people are. I’ll always be open to connecting again. With love and honesty.

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Love love LOVE IT!

Thank you Jeffrey for helping to guide me to a less judgmental, more accepting version of myself. I've been using this book in conjuction with therapy, I'm gunna be replaying this book a million times if I have to!

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This book is everything

If you need a self help book this is the only one you’ll ever need
Jeffrey Marsh’s narrative ability is stunning.
His voice is soothing and reassuring
The stories he tells will make you smile to yourself.
You’ll find yourself nodding and shaking your head, laughing, shedding a tear... but most of all you’ll start to look at yourself differently
I will be revisiting this book over and over and I just know each time his words will resonate more.
I’ve just finished this on audiobook and I can’t wait to start it again!

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this is for everyone

This book is categorized here under "teens and young adults" but this is really self-love lessons for everyone. I'm almost 40 and have enjoyed it allot. Thanks Jeffrey!

Thank you, Jeffrey

Jeffrey has things to Say and it's up to us to Listen. So glad to have found them

Wonderful Book.

Really enjoyed this wonderful book. Really have you an alternative way of thinking and Jeffrey has such a soothing voice. I love them.

This book truly is life-saving

Jeffrey's voice is calming and encouraging at the same time. The book is great for any age.

The BEST book to read on self love

With over a decade of my own investment as an adult in personal development and growth, spanning through reading and workshops and meditations etc. I’ve not come across any book or methods that is as impactful, graceful, and insightful as this beautiful book by Jeffery Marsh. Thank you for your gentle and yet so powerful way of articulating the possibility and the opportunity that radical self love and self acceptance grants us.

I have really poor concentration

This book is just beautiful.
I can’t tel you how many books I have started on audible and abandoned quickly as they just don’t feel engaging FOR ME.

Jeffrey is a magical human.
This book is for EVERYONE.
Such an easy listen & challenges deeply held beliefs for the good!
Thank you Jeffrey you beautiful sparkly caring human xxx