Just like Mayelle Ewell in To Kill a Mockingbird, “I got something to say”. But unlike Mayelle, I will continue to say more. People can change, people do change, and people are wired to change. I know this because I am a people, and I have changed. It is not easy, and our culture does everything to discourage it. Let’s face it, capitalism thrives on our feelings of inadequacy and shame. To work at ones mental/emotional health has historically held a hefty stigma which dissuaded people, and disproportionately men, to take a sincere look and make honest endeavors towards healing.
The Earth is spinning, the Stars are exploding, and the Seasons are seasoning. This all means that we, human beings, are evolving as well. It is easy to find others that have started their adventures in recovery. It is also easy to find ways to avoid it. Keep in mind, avoidance is exhausting. Recovery can be temporarily debilitating, however, after the tears, anger and grief, it is exhilarating. If nothing else, consider that the healing that you do will be beneficial to your decedents. Choosing to hand down tools for self-evaluation and accountability instead of what your ancestors (who did their best) handed down to you, familial injury, wounds and trauma, is a profound gift.
Considering the title of this post, “breaking news”, I will highlight three designs that recently came across my bench.
The 14k ring is a commissioned wedding band for a man who has been married for thirty some years. If there is any one force that can motivate a person to change, it would be love. Love for a child, a partner and absolutely for self.
The sterling and 14k cuff is a design I made years ago, and it came back to me when the metal became fatigued and needed to be repaired. Choosing to fix something that is damaged or not functioning correctly is often an economical and/or sentimental gain.
The antique bracelet on the right, was gifted to a woman from her grandmother. Many other “things” had been handed down, but the bracelet could be easily modified to literally fit my client better. We removed two links and created earrings from them. Now the bracelet fits perfectly, and she has a connection to her past that could possibly light the way to acceptance and forgiveness.
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May you sleep in comfort and wake up inspired.
Amy
