Jonathan's Journal: From the Edge of Grief to a River of Healing
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Some stories begin at the edge. What do you do when the unimaginable happens? For Rebecca Fielding, life changed forever when her younger brother Jonathan fell to his death at the majestic Moonscape Overlook in eastern Utah.
Out of that loss came Jonathan’s Journal—a simple notebook left at the site of his fall that grew into a movement of letters, art, and stories passed from stranger to stranger, heart to heart. What began as unbearable grief became a rising movement of connection and healing.
With raw honesty, Rebecca shares:
- The day Jonathan’s fall changed her world forever.
- How grief reshaped her as a sister and daughter.
- The creation and journey of Jonathan’s Journal.
- Why strangers can sometimes carry us through loss.
- How Jonathan’s love became enough to last a lifetime.
Learn more about Jonathan’s story in the CNN feature article, join the Jonathan’s Journal Facebook group, or follow Rebecca’s reflections on Instagram (@throughjonnyseyesphotography) and TikTok (@bonjovisfamclub). You may also view and support her photography project, Through Johnny’s Eyes.
Hearing the stories of others helps us create a more meaningful connection to our own—because legacy isn’t just what we leave behind, it’s how we live right now.
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Chapters
1. Welcome & Intro: Rebecca’s Story Begins (00:00:00)
2. The Day Everything Changed (00:07:58)
3. Moonscape Overlook & Jonathan’s Legacy (00:18:42)
4. The Birth of Jonathan’s Journal (00:28:55)
5. Finding Healing Through Horses (00:38:33)
6. Letters, Strangers & Shared Grief (00:40:17)
7. When the Journal Became a River (00:50:29)
8. Through Johnny’s Eyes: A Photography Legacy (00:59:46)
9. Facing Fear: Rebecca’s Healing Cliff Jump (01:09:08)
10. Reflections on Grief, Purpose & Connection (01:16:25)
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