Real stories of joy, told by the people who lived them.

This is the guestbook of The Joyful Rebellion - a space for honest, heartfelt (and occasionally hilarious) tales from fellow joy-seekers, spark-reclaimers, and accidental optimists.

From quiet triumphs to loud laughs, childhood traditions to Tuesday twirls, these memoirs are a reminder that joy is rarely perfect, but always worth remembering.

Expect interviews, story swaps, and glimpses into the real lives of people finding their way back to joy, one messy, magical moment at a time.

Because joy doesn’t have a type. But it does love company.

Want to share your story?

We’re always gathering tales from the joy frontier. Email hello@gemmaduck.com to be featured.