2022 was a transformative year for me. I feel as though I spent the year in a cocoon; physically and mentally. I let my hair grow out, stopped wearing makeup as much, started eating what I wanted to eat, getting my implants removed, stopped getting Botox and fillers, and allowing myself to get to know my authentic self. For all of my adult life, I worked very hard to curate my online persona and perform for the world.. someone sparkly, exciting, skinny, and pretty! Someone everyone would like and want to be friends with. those were fun times, but that person was never me. And I was suffering to keep that character alive. I decided to honor myself by getting to know my authentic self (something that has always terrified me) I’m a very sensitive person and am very affected by peoples opinions of me (something I’m working on!) but you can’t be brave without being afraid first. I dove into my art. I started painting every day and taking classes from artists I admire. Then the luckiest thing happened. I met an art master who wanted to teach me his skill. @leodlosangeles became family to me and Stefan; our Tio. The more I worked on painting and drapery, the more I felt like myself- the person I’ve been hiding for so long. Creating art has given my life so much meaning.. far more than I ever found through my euphoric stage persona. And I’m happy. For the first time in my life I am at peace with myself. Ughhh I hope that wasn’t cringe! Maybe it’ll inspire someone out there, 🤷‍♀️ idk lol Thanks for reading. I just wanted to say, Art is healing Ok thx byyyeee!!!!