It's been a couple of years since I've been able to create any jewelry. Like so many other people, I battle chronic PTSD, anxiety, depression and chronic pain. It seems that so many creative minds struggle with mental health issues. When it's exacerbated with physical health issues it's like a tidal wave that you're pressed under and your gasping for air on a daily basis 24/7. There have been periods in my life that I've had incredibly dark thoughts. The only thing that kept me from carrying them out was the fact that my funeral plan was not paid for and I didn't want to burden my children with that financial expenditure. Everyone has value. No matter what your gender, religious adherence or whether you have one or not. You matter. I myself am going through a period of religious deconstruction. Things I have long believed to be true are falling away. I am on a path that I know will not be popular with a lot of my family members. Perhaps you are also on a path and may feel yourself to be alone. Keep your head up. You have value just because you are. I encourage you strongly to find the help you need.

These are just simple little earrings that I made for a dear neighbor whose birthday is coming up. I hope she likes them. I hope you're doing well. ❤️

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Struggle To Heal