09/27/2026
Behind the scenes of every custom order, there is a lot of heart, a lot of love, and a very real, long-term journey with health and balance.
Two and a half years ago, my health hit a massive breaking point from years of extreme overworking. I survived a severe burnout wall that brought on nonstop panic attacks, completely breaking down my nervous system. On top of that, I have to manage all of this while dealing with Crohn's disease, an autoimmune condition where physical stress can trigger intense physical consequences. Healing from a total nervous system crisis while navigating a chronic autoimmune disease isn't an overnight fix; it is a long, daily process of trying to rebuild my body’s engine from scratch.
The reality of running an allergy-conscious cottage bakery entirely solo means the physical and mental load never stops. I am the baker, the product designer, the content creator, and the administrator, all while managing a household, a school routine, and trying to be a present parent. When the pressure of running a small business gets heavy, my brain automatically defaults to its old habits, trying to use raw panic and intense adrenaline just to force myself to get things done.
But my body can't handle running on that toxic fuel anymore. When that chemical dump happens, it triggers a physical reflex that causes a heavy nervous system crash, leaving me completely frozen, drained, and fighting a mental block. Trying to untangle this loop—learning how to grow a business and pay the bills without physically breaking my body in the process—is the heaviest load I have ever had to carry.
I am sharing this vulnerability because social media only shows the flawless finished treats, but the real journey is full of these invisible, hard-fought battles. I am learning that protecting my health and giving myself grace isn't a failure—it is the only way to keep this dream alive.
I am so deeply grateful for every single client who lets me be a part of your milestone celebrations. Your orders mean the absolute world to me, and I am so excited for the upcoming holiday season!
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