The Reemergence

I'm a homeschooling mother of 8 who has never quite fit the mold of what society expects. After a 30-year marriage ended in divorce, my journey took a seismic shift toward self-discovery. I sold my successful formal and bridal alterations business and parted with my house and most of my possessions. Determined, I bought a big truck and a 5th-wheel RV, leaving my Northern NY state home behind without a backward glance.

With 4 grown and successful children paving their paths, I broke free from a controlling and narcissistic husband, who attempted to track me and the remaining 4 children. For over a year, we lived the life of gypsies until finally settling in Anderson, Indiana – a far cry from where I once stood, both figuratively and metaphorically.

My latest endeavor is an oracle book, born from my life experiences and a deepening connection with my higher self. While I was formally trained in art and earned a fashion degree, that part of me lay dormant as I raised children and built a business. Now, like the Sun in the northern climates, I am reemerging.

My latest watercolor painting captures the essence of this moment. It portrays not only the awakening of the Earth mother and the commencement of a new life cycle but also reflects my own journey. After two years of tumultuous healing, I feel ready to step back into the public eye. Though my scars remain as evidence of my journey, they no longer define me. I've embraced my transformation, and I'm not the same person I once was. I refuse to return to the constraints of my old life; it was like wearing a pair of black stilettos that looked great but became unbearable. I've traded them in for comfortable Birkenstock's, and there's no turning back.

I'm entering a phase of life where I embrace each moment with excitement, pursuing only my highest joy. These are the things I've rediscovered that instantly gratify my soul. It's curious how words like 'instant gratification' have acquired negative connotations, isn't it?

Any creative expression I will always chase. While over the last 2 years, I have explored more of my art. Recently I dipped my toe back into the fashion world with the designs of my own textiles and the launch of my website. It has brought one thing back to the forefront. My first love has always been fashion...Call it cliché, but I've always had a passion for fashion! For a while, I tried to focus solely on my art, fearing that

acknowledging my love for fashion would invite unwanted aspects back into my life. It sounds ridiculous, I know, but as a Virgo, I can overthink just about anything. With that being said get ready as more things unfold.

I'm embracing the true Chrissy – perhaps different from what you thought you knew. Like the watercolor 'Reemergence,' I'm poised to shine brighter than ever before. It's destiny!

Follow along to discover what's next for me: my art, my clothing, and my textile line. It's all part of my journey to leave a lasting legacy of excitement and inspiration.

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