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    • ๐ŸŒฑ Childhood, Faith & Identity
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  • ๐ŸŒฑ How Childhood Creativity Shaped the Woman I Am Today

    Growing up with a sewing room in the den and a woodshop in the barn shaped the way I see the world. My childhood was filled with handmade things, faith, curiosity, and endless creativity, long before I knew how much I would need it. Art was not something I added to my life. It was…

    December 10, 2025
  • Measuring Progress in Brushstrokes: finding purpose through art when life has limitations

    When Life Slows You Down: learning to create within limits These days, I measure progress in brushstrokes, not timesheets. Living with a combination of physical disability, neurodivergence, and chronic illness means my life looks very different from what I once imagined. I wasnโ€™t able to finish my masterโ€™s degree. I canโ€™t work a regular job.…

    October 15, 2025

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