this started as a quick try-on for my new lingerie line @sofftintimates, that transformed into a deeply reflective moment about myself and how I came to start this brand. I tried to avoid it but sharing this is an important part of my process so please, “baare” with me. creating this line over the past year has taught me so much about myself. @sofftintimates is a manifestation of me exploring my vulnerability, embracing my sensuality, loving and accepting myself wholly and finding freedom in imperfection. I did a great job of hiding it but I suffered from depression for years. I didn’t know how to heal, only escape. I punished myself for not living up to my full potential, was stuck in a toxic relationship with myself and allowed the same behaviour from others because of familiarity. a lack of boundaries, crippling self-doubt and the fear of not being enough consumed me. I lost a lot of hair, a lot of weight and slowly became a version of myself I didn’t recognize. I hated the way I felt but it was all I knew how to feel. I didn’t fully believe I could live differently b/c any glimpse I had of what better could be felt like just that, a glimpse. somehow, somewhere in me was a small flame that refused to die. deep down, I knew there was room for more — to do more and be more for myself and the world. I’m so happy to have my fire back. I’ve been so afraid of rejection, criticism and not being enough but @sofftintimates is the beginnings of rejecting that fear. I’m not perfect and I’m learning that I don’t have to be. art isn’t about perfection. it’s about finding beauty, capturing a vision, sharing a point of view and doing so in a way that inspires. I am the personification of art. I’m allowed to be just what GOD created — me 🤎 this was so hard for me to write but if you’re reading this it means it made it out my notes & got to you lol🤎the response I received so far has been amazing. I’m so thankful for the support from loved ones and strangers, all before I’ve even launched a product. I’ll never forget it. wearing a sample from my upcoming @sofftintimates collection. as always, i’m still learning. still loving. still adjusting. “baare” with me.