Jessi Stone Access

Despite not posting, she clarified she has been busy "documenting beautiful moments for families" behind the scenes.

A queer writer who posted about trans and disabled representation in theater and their personal journey with physical illness.

She touched on her mother’s Alzheimer’s, her daughter’s "devastating blow," and the closure of three jobs that weren't the right fit.

Jessica Stone, a storyteller and former journalist often featured in the Smoky Mountain News , shared a detailed reflective post on Facebook transitioning from late 2025 into 2026.

She noted her tendency to go quiet from October to January to "soak up time" with her husband, dogs, and toddler.