Personal Thoughts & About Me

This category shares the more personal side of the journey behind Chronic Junk. Here you will find reflections, life experiences, and honest thoughts about living with chronic illness, building a small business, and the moments that shape both my work and my voice.

Some posts may explore my story, challenges, lessons learned, culture, or the inspiration behind the brand. It is a space for authenticity, storytelling, and the real experiences that connect everything I create.

A Piece of Me, A Piece of Home

This piece is different from anything I’ve written before. It’s more personal, more real, and rooted in my story. I’ve been thinking a lot about wanting to share more of myself, not just what I do, but where I come from and what shapes my work. This feels like the beginning of that, and I’m […]

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Mar 313 min read

Be gentle with yourself today.

Before I begin this post I want to apologise for going quiet on the awareness month topics. I had planned to stay consistent, but my health with sickle cell took more out of me than expected and I needed time to rest and reset. I also took a moment to celebrate my birthday on the […]

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Feb 182 min read

Choosing to Shine, Even on Melancholy Days!

I thought I would start this year a little differently, with something from the heart. Not a list of goals or resolutions, but an honest reflection. A moment to pause, to acknowledge the emotions that often come with new beginnings, and to recognise how life, responsibility, and experience can quietly change us over time. As […]

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Jan 64 min read

Closing 2025 with Gratitude and Entering 2026 with Intention!!

As we approach 2026, I have found myself pausing to reflect on just how much this past year has held. Not just in output or milestones, but in growth, courage and belief. 2025 was a year of doing things for the first time, often while navigating uncertainty, health challenges and the quiet fear that comes […]

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Dec 31, 20253 min read