This is a blog that I dedicate to each of you that follow my work on Facebook for every one of you has made a contribution to my happiness and well being over this last year as I attempt to “grow” my jewelry business on Facebook…
I have suffered from low self-esteem, depression and anxiety disorder for many years now and every time I see a new name pop up on my list of followers it is medicine for a soul that needs it – I click on each of your names to see who you are and where you are from and look at your profile photo and am flooded with appreciation for your interest in my jewelry.
My jewelry has been become the expression of myself and creativity that has so long been dormant. Low self esteem has plagued me since I was a child. My parents did all of the right things and gave me all of the correct encouragement but yet I still have difficulty seeing my worth. I guess that is due to the depression. I have suffered for over 30 years – only seeking help when I turned 50. Although the depression and anxiety are now well-managed and under control the low self esteem remains for there is no pill for that.
I am never happier than when I am making a piece of jewelry. I imagine who might buy it and put as much of myself as i can into each piece. I receive the most loving and beautiful comments from those that purchase or receive my pieces as gifts. Each compliment means more to me than I can express with mere words for each is a little shot of self esteem -each is a symbolic pill that brings me a bit closer to being completely happy with being me….
I wanted to tell each of you this because each time you like one of my photos or leave a comment or share my page on your wall – you are doing something that helps me along on my “journey of Lettie” as I call now call it. Sometimes my husband will ask me what is wrong and all I can say is that “today I am just having a hard time being me” – and he is so understanding and smiles and usually says something delightfully loving that makes me smile.
Most days are very good days now and I am thankful beyond what i can write in this blog. I met with a gentleman a few weeks ago that counseled me on how important it was to have the following in place to deal with my conditions. He suffers from the same diagnoses. Diet, exercise, eating right, family, goals, medical attention – these are some of the important parts of the equation that equals success but the one that stood out to me the most was community – and you are my community. So I share this part of me so you will know me a little better – and know how much Iappreciate all of you. You have made the “journey of Lettie” a more joyful one.
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