
ABOUT
JAYNE
Healing is messy, unpredictable, and nothing like the neat steps you read about in books. But it can also be full of grace, growth, and moments of unexpected joy. Crazy Stupid Healing was born from my journey—and Dean's—not just through the struggles, but into a life of deeper faith, peace, and purpose.When I was 13, my dad passed away suddenly. My family fell apart, and I learned to navigate life independently. As a quirky introvert, I lost myself in a world of music and poetry.By 26, I was a married mom of four, juggling significant medical challenges with my daughters. Every day brought new hurdles. After 22 years, my marriage ended, and I found myself facing a new reality. I sought therapy during that time, which led to my own Asperger’s diagnosis. The diagnosis explained so much but also forced me to reevaluate everything. I entered another relationship too soon that challenged my sense of self-worth and taught me hard but necessary lessons about betrayal, boundaries, self-respect, and resilience. Five years later, I had a choice: stay stuck in a toxic cycle, or trust that if I let go, God would catch me. And He did. I was broken, but God showed up. He didn’t just pull me out of the fire—He walked me through it. He taught me that healing isn’t about erasing the past; it’s about stepping into the future with faith, knowing He turns messes into messages and pain into purpose. Along the way, Dean and I have met some incredible people who have decided to use their own experiences to help others heal. This is where we share their stories.Crazy Stupid Healing isn’t just about trauma—it’s about what comes after. Hope, faith, and finding light in unexpected places.If you’re on this journey, you're not alone. Your story matters, and we would love to hear it. Your experience could be the lifeline. someone else is searching for.
xo,
Jayne
MY PHOTOGRAPHY

POETRY BOOKS
Tattoo
Written in 2017, Published in 2018
In her first published collection of poetry, Jayne Nelsen explores emotional landmarks from finding love to love lost, losing oneself to finding inner strength. Her lyrical and poignant journey weaves together experiences of frailty, courage, passion, vulnerability, and solitude. To illustrate the themes in this collection, Nelsen partnered with fine art model photographer, Joe Caliva. Throughout the book, Caliva's dark, quiet, and emotionally rich images capture and bring to life the words and complex sentiments in Nelsen's poetry.
Wild Honey
Written in 2020 Published in 2021
In her second published collection of poetry, Jayne Nelsen explores emotional landmarks from finding love to love lost, losing oneself to finding inner strength. Her lyrical and poignant journey weaves together experiences of frailty, courage, passion, vulnerability, and solitude.