Keeping it Real: Grief, Growth, and a Whole Lot of Glitter
- Brea
- Jan 31
- 2 min read
Hey family! I’m going to be honest—I’ve been away from the blog for a minute. I’d love to say I was just "busy," but the truth is a bit more layered than that.
The Heavy Stuff: Grief Isn't a Straight Line
This year marks 10 years since my mom passed away. You’d think a decade would make it "easier," but grief isn't linear. It’s a messy, looping circle. Lately, I’ve been caught in that weird tug-of-war: trying my hardest to stay present for my family while simultaneously wanting to just curl up in a ball and hide from the world.
To process some of that energy, I’ve been working on a special project—handcrafting gifts for my brothers and my sister. I wanted us all to have something tangible to carry her with us. It’s been healing, but it’s definitely taken a lot of my emotional bandwidth.
Work, Play, and Paint 🎨
On the professional side, things are moving fast! I was recently offered a new opportunity at work. I’m an equal mix of "I got this!" and "Wait, do I got this?" (spoiler: I do, but the nerves are real).
For our quarterly team outing, we headed out for a Sip and Paint. It was such a vibe! Best of all, it was a rare chance to get out of the house with my husband—no kids, no chores, just us. It was so refreshing to try something new and just breathe for a second.
If you’re in the area, check her out: https://www.eichenpaint.com/
Crafting Chaos: The Disney Chronicles
You know I can’t stay away from the craft room for too long, but man, the "crafting gods" were testing me this week!
I was working on shirts for a friend’s Disney trip, and let's just say it was a journey:
Version 1: Finished them, looked at them, and absolutely hated them. Strip and restart.
The Printer: Decided to have a total mid-life crisis/spazz attack.
The Cricut: Started "tweaking" and cutting wherever it felt like.
But, we got there! The final versions are officially Disney-ready, and I’m proud I didn't throw the whole machine out the window.
Give Back: The Snack Fund 🍎
Before I go, I want to share a quick update on a heart project of mine. I’ve been raising money to provide snacks for the kids at my daughter’s school. I am so excited to announce that we have already raised $400.00! I’ll be head out soon to buy snacks in bulk to make sure these babies stay fueled and focused. If you haven't had a chance to chip in yet and still want to help, the door is still open!
Venmo: $robertsbrea
Thank you for sticking with me through the silence and the noise. I'm learning to give myself grace, and I hope you're doing the same.
Love Always,
Your Favorite Craftin Ass Blk Grl ✨️ 🫶🏿
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