Jay Simpson

2 weeks ago | news-gazette.com | Jay Simpson

To subscribe, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To pitch a ‘My Turn’ guest column, email [email protected]. They always say forgiveness is for you, not the person who hurt you, and deep down, I believe that. I know the right thing to do is forgive my father for not being around during my childhood. I’ve heard it a hundred times: “Let it go,” “He did the best he could,” “You’re only hurting yourself.”But the truth is, forgiving him is easier said than done.

4 weeks ago | news-gazette.com | Jay Simpson

To subscribe, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To pitch a ‘My Turn’ guest column, email [email protected]. Imagine a man who grew up on hustle, struggle and survival. Fast forward, and now he’s raising future kings and one little queen, all while life keeps throwing jabs like it’s got a personal grudge. That’s me. Solid to the core. No pretending, just a life written in hard work, mistakes and moments of clarity.

4 weeks ago | news-gazette.com | Jay Simpson

Imagine a man who grew up on hustle, struggle and survival. Fast forward, and now he’s raising future kings and one little queen, all while life keeps throwing jabs like it’s got a personal grudge. That’s me. Solid to the core. No pretending, just a life written in hard work, mistakes and moments of clarity. I’m not exactly where I want to be yet, but trust me, I’m moving. Every day I show up with a purpose, with a past that fuels me and a future I refuse to let slip. Being a father changed everything.

1 month ago | news-gazette.com | Jay Simpson

To subscribe, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To pitch a ‘My Turn’ guest column, email [email protected]. They say a tree grows straight if you nurture it right, but once it’s twisted, straightening it out is a battle. That’s the reality when it comes to raising kids versus trying to fix broken men. I know this firsthand.

1 month ago | news-gazette.com | Jay Simpson

To subscribe, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To pitch a ‘My Turn’ guest column, email [email protected]. Growing up, I always admired Michael Giboney Jr. for his skills on the court and the field. He had that natural talent, the kind that made you stop and watch, knowing you were witnessing something special. But as time went on, I realized sports weren’t even his biggest gift. This man is, hands down, one of the most musically gifted people I’ve ever met. His voice?