31/05/2026
Some mornings I wake up already in panic mode. Brain racing, 500 thoughts at once, feeling behind before the day has even started
So the first thing I do is get myself dressed.
Not because I’m going anywhere but because it helps switch my brain into “okay, we’re trying today.” It makes me feel a little more ready to be productive even on the hard days
Running Forever Violet whilst navigating ADHD is honestly so fu***ng hard sometimes. Not just business… life in general
Right now I’m trying to make stock for two shops that’s due this week and instead of calmly preparing ahead of time, I’ve ended up panic making because of my recent health stuff mixed with ADHD paralysis.
I’m exhausted. I’m cutting fabrics wrong because my brain is moving faster than my body can keep up. I’m overwhelmed because my mind wants to do everything all at once while simultaneously freezing completely
And I know from the outside it probably just looks like bows and scrunchies and pretty photos but behind this business is someone constantly battling overwhelm, anxiety, distraction, overthinking and exhaustion while trying so hard to keep showing up
I’m not sharing this for sympathy. I think sometimes people only see the finished products and not the reality behind running a small business whilst struggling mentally. This is just a little insight into my world and what things can look like behind the scenes
The kindness and support I receive from people who genuinely believe in me and Forever Violet honestly means more than I could ever explain. Every order, comment, share, message and recommendation keeps me going on the days where I want to shut down completely
So thank you. Thank you for supporting a small business that is trying its best, even when things feel chaotic. And thank you for reminding me that maybe I am meant to be doing this after all 💜
