02/04/2023
It’s time.
I’m closing my business.
I’ve spent the year working hard, laughing loudly, smiling at babies in strollers who roll into my shop.
I’ve spent countless hours scouring the internet for clothes, zooming in at stitching. I’ve spent my time picking out the perfect bags and hangers, painting walls and making videos. I’ve spent it adding tags and coming up with sales.
I’ve spent it up late at night worrying about the girl who didn’t find the right outfit for her sisters wedding. Spent it answering messages at 2am. Spent it crying in the bathroom. Even spent some of it in a hospital bed.
But mostly? I’ve spent it helping women see themselves the way I see them. Spent it hyping them up, tossing clothes they would never pick themselves into the dressing room. Spent it watching their eyes light up in the mirror. Spent it sitting on my chaise lounge with them as they cry because they don’t feel beautiful or worthy. Spent it sharing my own story and journey with them. Spent it hugging and hand holding and celebrating them. Spent it watching these women find themselves, their worth in themselves.
I’m closing. It’s time. And I don’t have the first clue about what I’ll do next. But I’ll tell you this, I’m not going anywhere. My mission in life hasn’t changed. I fully believe I am here to help women. I believe it with my whole being. But this chapter is closing. And as devastating as it is, I’m working on finding peace with that.
I want to thank my family, my friends, my incredible wife and son for all you have done this past year. The risks we’ve taken, the long hours and tearful phone conversations and just the full community of support I have received. And to all of you. You have believed in me. You’ve supported me. You’ve held me up when I wasn’t able to do it for myself. And for that, I am eternally grateful.
This chapter was a big one. And you each played a part. I can’t wait to see what we do together next.
I’ll be sharing sales soon. ❤️
