08/18/2025
I owe you all an explanation. Over the past year, I’ve been struggling with depression—something I never thought I’d have to face. It’s been overwhelming, and in the process I went quiet, disconnected, and MIA.
To those who reached out, who were waiting to hear from me, or who felt left hanging—please know I regret that deeply. My silence was never about you, but about me trying to navigate a place I didn’t know how to handle. I was hiding from myself.
One of the hardest parts has been the disappointment I feel in myself. I’ve always been the person others could rely on, the one who shows up no matter what. Admitting that I wasn’t able to be that person during this time has been really painful for me.
This year got away from me. Time slipped by while I kept telling myself, “I’ll fix myself tomorrow,” but tomorrow never came. Before I knew it, weeks had turned into months, and I was still stuck in the same place—frozen and unable to move forward the way I wanted.
I also understand if my absence left some feeling hurt, frustrated, or even like they can no longer place trust in me or my business. If anyone feels the need to step away, I completely respect that. All I can say is that I am trying to set everything right—both personally and professionally—and to rebuild the trust I’ve let slip.
Depression stole my energy, my spark, and honestly, my joy in creating and connecting. It also made me ashamed to admit what I was going through, so instead of asking for help, I pulled away. That’s something I wish I had done differently.
I’m not “fixed,” but I am trying. Step by step, I’m learning how to find joy again, and I want to reconnect with the people and passions I care about. If you’ve been hurt or disappointed by my absence, I am truly sorry.
