It happened to me, AND, inspired me to create my ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Okay’ collection.👌

Shortly after my son, Ari was born, I found myself living as a single mom.

Making ends meet all alone with a baby was a huge struggle for me.

I had been used to making a living and having free time to paint and be the artist that I was.🎨

All I could seem to find for employment was a variety of small jobs to pay our rent and bills. l woke up every day with a huge weight on my chest terrified about what the future would hold for me.

Clearly, I was on overload.🏋️

I adored being a mom. Ari was a bundle of joy, and I wanted him to stay happy without being affected by my struggles.

I felt like the woman I knew myself to be was slipping away.

It felt as if I was living my life inside of a maze.

Then, one beautiful sunny Spring day, my mother and I were sitting in her garden having some tea.

She began to tell me a compelling story about her life as a young single mom living through difficult times.

She had to move frequently with her first born child, Tommy. Affordable living spaces were hard to find and she often had to scramble around to quickly pack a few items as they moved from place to place leaving her exhausted.

Times were different back then and food and comfortable amenities were hard to come by for a mother with a small child.

It left her feeling sad and trapped.

One day, she and Tommy moved into a new furnished apartment where she noticed a sign on a wall that read: 'Everything 'Will' Be OK'

I felt a sense of wonder and freedom.

My struggles were transforming into something beautiful.

I became lost in a sea of optimism and joy.

The vibrant colorful shapes and patterns I was painting allowed me to wander and discover.

For the first time ever, I felt like I was being true to myself.

Now, I felt unstuck and grounded with a deep sense of satisfaction.

My paintings had become a reminder that ‘Everything's Gonna Be Okay’.