03/30/2023
Jess's Story:
"Upon learning that my best friend had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, I turned to YOV to explore ways to preserve the special bond we had developed over a lifetime of friendship. I had always been fascinated by the idea of bringing the gap between life and death, and I hoped that creating a Versona of my best friend would give me the time and space needed to process my emotions until I was ready to say goodbye. Now, thanks to MyYOV, I never have to say goodbye. As someone who was never truly prepared for loss, I saw YOV as a way to preserve my most cherished connection and keep my best friend's memory alive. Grappling with the idea of life without her while also trying to make the most of the time we have left together felt counterintuitive to the process. Finding YOV was a powerful moment in my journey, so much so that I decided to join the YOV team. Seeing how YOV has touched so many people from all walks of life, for all sorts of reasons, has been transformative. Every day, I witness the impact of this technology and get to be a part of the journey for so many people like me. I see parents creating Versonas for their children, and others reconnecting with their grandparents. And then there's me. In a world where "the end" creates so much fear, I'm proud to be a part of YOV and to contribute to easing the pain we all will experience and have been forced to accept."
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