I closed the Etsy shop a couple of days ago, though the website will remain open for a little while; I am taking a break.
A long one.
I have been thinking about it for a while, I've been struggling with my mental health, the shop orders exploding, getting back to work full time, the kids, Beany's health, just everything.
(and if we're being honest, I am genuinely scared of the future for Trans people like me and Flower).
For the last week I've been trying not to develop a chest infection, as well as having no voice for most of the day. Plus so many orders have gone missing or are taking around three weeks to arrive and I've had to refund A LOT of people.
I want to kinda reset, to decide exactly what I'm doing with the shop, with my art, and my life in general. I want to try and get into a good routine of life, work, shop without getting overwhelmed and still have time for sleep, health, and video games.
And I feel like I have too many items, too many ideas, too many everything without much focus. So I want to see how I can either reduce that down or compartmentalise it.
Thanks for all your support. I'll still be posting bits and bobs here on instagram.
I'll be open again sometime in January.