Child of the Moon

pursue their passions.

Prior to following her authentic path of artist and healer, she attended Stanford Business School and founded The Passion Co., an organization that helps people find and

She finds inspiration in her journey to heal from complex trauma. Born and raised in Lebanon, Semaan currently resides in San Francisco, where she is attending school to become a psychotherapist.

To my country, Lebanon, for teaching me resilience and to California for teaching me kindness.

Jessica Semaan is a writer, poet, and performer.

To Gibran Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet, for opening my eyes at a young age to poetry.

To California Institute of Integral Studies, for molding me into a therapist by providing a safe space to face one’s and society’s darkness.

To Jennie Armstrong, for generously supporting me with the website.

To Lisa P., who encouraged me to dream big, trust myself, and step into my power.

To my Medium followers, who commented, read, encouraged, and reached out, it is thanks to you that this book became a reality.