Pre-Order: We Rest as Reparations — A Guided Journal by JC Jackson
We Rest as Reparations: A Guided Journal for Black Women Who Are Ready to Rest
by JC Jackson · 350+ pages · Available in paperback and hardcover · Releases May 30, 2026
For every Black woman who has been told she is strong, capable, and tired — this journal is your permission slip.
We Rest as Reparations is more than a book. It is a sabbath disguised as a journal. Rooted in Leviticus 25 and the biblical sabbath year given to the land, this 350+ page guided experience invites you into a season of stillness, softness, and return.
Because the truth is simple: rest is not self-care. Rest is reparations.
For generations, Black women have carried what they were never meant to carry alone. Our grandmothers worked without sabbath. Our mothers were told their tired was a flaw. We inherited their exhaustion before we inherited anything else.
This journal is how we break the line.
Inside you'll find:
- 350+ thoughtfully designed pages of guided prompts, scripture reflections, and space to breathe
- Original herbal monographs pairing rest practices with plant medicine — chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, and more
- Rotating affirmations and scripture pages woven throughout, so every flip-through is a small act of return
- A dedication and closing benediction written in JC's own voice, for the women in your line who couldn't sit down
This journal is for you if:
- You have ever felt guilty for resting
- You carry tired that doesn't belong to just you
- You believe Black women deserve more than survival
- You want a sabbath practice that honors your body and your faith
Available formats:
- Paperback — soft cover, premium matte finish
- Hardcover — substantial weight, archival-quality binding for a journal you will keep forever
Pre-order now and your copy will ship the week of June 1, 2026. Launch celebration: Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Jesse's House Holistic Assisted Living in Houston.
Because they couldn't, we will.
Can’t make it to Houston? The journal still finds you.
To learn more about the event, the herbs, the retreat, and the rest: werestasreparations.com