05/02/2026
Today is my 33rd birthday, and, to be honest, it feels so bittersweet. As many of you know, my sister passed away at age 32, so it hits deep to officially reach an age today that she was never able to see. The last year (and frankly, few years) has been extremely difficult for me. I’ve never spoken publicly about this, but my mental health has been a real struggle since losing my sister. Between her passing, two difficult pregnancies, a child with unique needs, and some personal family trauma, I developed severe anxiety and suffered greatly from survivor’s guilt after becoming a mom. I’d constantly compare and bargain - thinking it was her who should be here instead of me. That she would have been a better mom and person than me. I was so nervous to do it all again with my second son last year, but thankfully this postpartum has been time around has been much improved (thanks, Lexapro!)
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I share this not for pity (I’m doing so much better than I was), but to say that there isn’t a dark feeling out there that I haven’t experienced in the last few years. Grief, guilt, anxiety, fear, regrets… Somehow I’ve managed to keep getting out of bed each day and find some joy little by little. If you’re going through something, I hope you know you’re not alone and I promise it’ll get better.
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Looking back on 32, I’m frankly just happy to have made it through, and I’m ready for a fresh start this year. I appreciate every single person here for supporting my business, which has always been a bright light in even my toughest times.
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