10 Years, Two Sick Kids, and a Whole Lot of Grace

​If I told you this week was a "vibe," I’d be lying. To be real with y’all, this week was a complete clusterfuck.

​It started with a sick toddler and a Monday that was a certified dumpster fire before 9:05 AM. You know those mornings where you’re moving so fast you’re actually standing still? Yeah. I forgot an IEP meeting (we made it, but the "fashionably late" card was played hard), and by Thursday, I was clocking into work 30 minutes late. By Friday? The oldest boy caught whatever the toddler had. We are currently in full "sick bay" mode over here.

​But underneath the chaos of the thermometers and the missed alarms, this week carried a weight I’ve been preparing for.

​The 10-Year Mark

​This past Tuesday marked 10 years since my mom passed.

​I’ll be honest with you—when she left, it broke me. There were days back then when I didn’t want to be here. I had thoughts of unaliving myself that I didn't think I'd ever get past. I lost my faith. I couldn't see the "craft" in life anymore.

​But 10 years later? I’m here. I’m breathing. I’m mothering. And I’m creating. Not everyone gets to overcome those dark moments, and I don't take it for granted for one second that I did.

​Full Circle Moments 🔄

​In the middle of the grief and the sick kids, something beautiful happened: I sold a few of my Aye T-Shirts. Seeing those orders come through—my first actual purchases on the site—felt like a nod from above. It was a reminder that even when life feels like a mess, I am building a legacy.

​My mom’s death changed me, but it didn't end me.

​What’s on the Workbench? 🚧

​Despite the fever reducers and the hectic schedule, the hustle doesn't stop. I have a few custom projects for some amazing people in the works right now. Crafting has always been my therapy, and Lord knows I needed a little therapy this week!

​To anyone out there sitting in their own "Monday morning dumpster fire" or dealing with a grief that feels too heavy to lift: Stay. Look back at how far you’ve come. If I can go from losing my faith to building my brand 10 years later, I promise you, there is light on the other side of the chaos. 🥷🏿✨️

​Stay blessed, stay crafting, and keep pushing!

Love Always,

Your Favorite Craftin Ass Blk Grl ✨️🫶🏿