Wow… what an incredible night. Over 50 of you, my closest friends and family joined me at ROMA House in Richland. We celebrated my book, The Joy of Connecting. The cozy lighting, the laughter, and the overflowing charcuterie boards made the room feel intimate and full of happiness! Exactly the kind of connection I wrote this book for.
I did promise tears during the book dedication. Standing there, surrounded by the people who shaped my story, I felt the heart of this project come alive. If you were there, thank you for helping me begin this journey with so much joy.
And if you want to continue supporting The Joy of Connecting, helping me reach Best Seller status means the world — your Kindle pre-order or January 1st purchase truly makes a difference.
This moment will stay with me for the rest of my life. When I stood up to read the dedication from The Joy of Connecting out loud, I told everyone I would try not to cry. I meant it. I almost made it. My mom joined me at the front of the room, and the second I mentioned my father, the tears arrived. I felt the love of every person who helped shape this story. I named the people who carried me through the hardest and most beautiful seasons of my life: my soul sister, my dear friend who is bravely battling cancer, the doctors who walked with me, and the incredible team who helped bring this book into the world. This dedication is more than words on a page. It is a thank you to the people who helped me survive, grow, heal, and write with honesty. Make sure you watch until the end. I share one final wish: I want to reach Best Seller status and one day sit on the Drew Barrymore Show to tell the story of how connection changed my life.
Creating boundaries doesn’t have to feel harsh. In this short video, Diana shares The Jellyfish Boundary — a calming visualization that helps you feel safe, grounded, and open to connection. Picture a clear, glowing jellyfish surrounding you: love flows out, negativity bounces off. Try it for yourself and see how light and peace can coexist.
As I spoke about The Joy of Connecting, I could feel myself revisiting the experiences, choices, and lessons that shaped every chapter. You might even see my thoughts flicker across my face as I remembered the life behind the words, and the journey that brought this book to life.
It is surprising how much of a story can be told without speaking. A pause, a softened gaze, and a small laugh at the end often reveal more than any line of dialogue.
Sharing this book and these moments is one of the greatest gifts I can offer future readers. Thank you for being here, watching, and supporting The Joy of Connecting.
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