09/10/2026
It's been awhile since I've posted on here. So here I am making one last intentional post for the year. I've taken an unintentional step back this year due to life happening and being out of our control.
We had a very close family member diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer in February, and they have been navigating their treatment journey since then, being in and out of the hospital unexpectedly due to chemo side effects and other complications.
A dear friend passed away from Stage 4 cancer a month ago after navigating their diagnosis and treatment for almost a year.
We also lost another family friend who was battling Stage 4 cancer about 2 months ago.
This year has been HARD, and that is just skimming the surface of what has been going on behind the scenes. To those that are worried, please don't be. I have a wonderful therapist and psychiatrist that I work with closely to manage my medications and treatment. Because, as you already know, I take mental health very seriously over here. 💚
This is why you haven't seen me around as much or as active on social media this year. I've learned and accepted that there will be seasons where it is okay to take a step back and give myself grace to rest, be still, and just be. This year has been about spending more quality time with my family and dearest friends, and taking that step away from my phone and social media. It has honestly been so nice to have that break from the buzz of everything online and to just be... present. It has allowed me to pick up some of my hobbies again, like crocheting, and painting. It has also really helped me find some of the joy in things again, that I had forgotten.
So, If you needed a few reminders today, here they are:
Please tell your people you love them, and often.
It is okay to rest and take a break. You deserve it and it doesn't have to be earned.
Give yourself grace. You are doing the best you can with the best you have.
Grief and joy can be experienced at the same time. Yes it feels very weird.
This is just a season, although a really freaking hard one, it will come to and end, and we will have grown so much as we navigated through it.
xoxo
Cassie