04/27/2024
I really underestimated the emotional toll of cleaning out my kitchen and learning an entirely different process of gluten free baking. I’ve been reading, watching and learning for the past few months but I would close the books feeling defeated. I just couldn’t bring myself to turn the mixer on. I was stuck wanting to move forward but unable to do so. It sounds strange to admit but I was (am?) grieving the loss of my craft, my experience, the loss of my knowledge base.
Earlier this week I allowed myself to feel the sadness. No judgement, no correction, no “shoulds or shouldn’ts”, no comparisons. Just me…allowing myself a moment for what I needed. I was sad, and that’s ok. Im sharing this in such an open forum because I feel like we all get stuck from time to time. Sometimes, it’s isolating to feel stuck. Sometimes, being stuck leads to giving up on your dream. But I’m here to send a message of support and encouragement. Admitting my emotions, naming them, helps to tame them. It also helps pull me back from them. So if you’re stuck, grab a coffee and a cupcake (😉) and know you’re not alone!
(Nutella filled Vanilla Bean Cupcake- gluten free
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