12/19/2021
•••The reason why I chose to donate some of my proceeds from my sales to the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention(AFSP) is because I’ve dealt with my own mental health waves that have put me in my lowest battles in life. When I say darkness, I mean so much darkness I never thought I would see the light again! I put my faith in God and cried to him numerous times to help pull me out of it. Life is hard but life is also Beautiful! Even when you’re feeling that there is no hope, there is always help out there to bring you back to yourself. When I started Oceans it was literally to help me focus on pulling myself out of my darkest days or out of the wretched panic attack that I just couldn’t seem to shake. You see, each piece I create brings me back to the reality of “in the moment.” It grounds me and makes me feel alive again. I’ve gotten back to myself second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, and month by month. Soon it will be year by year. I’ve learned that just because you have a bad hour or even a bad day it does not equal a bad life. It doesn’t matter how many followers, likes, comments, or even sales you have. What matters is being unapologetically true to yourself. Loving and doing what you love. All of the other things are just a bonus. At this point I feel unstoppable and I know that I can get through anything, but I also know that your life can change in an instant and to take nothing for granted. Cherish the good in all things and people. I am so incredibly thankful for my Children, Husband, Family and friends who have never given up on me, even on my dark days. I am also thankful for all of you for being here! So here’s to a very crazy year ending(for each and every one of us) and to a new beautiful one starting! Remember our mental health comes in waves but we’re never alone in this giant Ocean of people❤️ This is my why and why donating to help prevent Su***de is so important to me!
