05/31/2022
Hey it’s .ash.girl 🥹 Exactly one year ago is when I made the decision to close my shirt shop. Zoe turned one and my whole world just spun differently. Zack was having some health issues and I felt the biggest call to be just a wife, and just a mom. Even with all the help there was no energy left for me to give to the business.
Then I spent months trying to make it fit, and still it wasn’t working. There was no peace, just chaos of stress and being spread too thin everyday.
Finally months later I accepted what God really wanted me to do. I had the biggest breakdown when Zack got Covid and I was alone taking care of all the things. It was also the clearest voice telling me “it’s okay, let it go”.
Now, one year later after the realization, and 6 months after closing up shop, I’ve never looked back. I miss my customers but I love this life. My, my how things have changed. I have more time for Zoe, more time for Zack, I’m raising her, teaching her … I have a garden again, I’m creating healthier habits, we are building a house and I still find ways to express my creativity.
The biggest thing I’ve learned is to still have something for yourself. My kid is BUSY- aren’t they all? But for real this girl has no chill 🤪. Sounds familiar…. Always on the go. BUT — if you’re a new mom please find something for you. Just a little something that you can “work on” and exercise that part of your brain. It doesn’t have to be super demanding. It doesn’t have to be “work”. Go paint idk… lol but find something. The thing I’ve seen a lot lately and love most is finding a little craft or to help them express their creativity, build confidence and fill their cup.
I pray and hope you can find that soon like I did. And always, thank you for the wonderful 9 years of tshirt life.
