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Hey, friends! 👋🏼 It’s been a little quiet over here for the last few months…life got heavy. After my mental health crisi...
05/19/2026

Hey, friends! 👋🏼 It’s been a little quiet over here for the last few months…life got heavy. After my mental health crisis earlier this year, I stepped back from cookies, from posting, and from trying to constantly pour from an empty cup. I needed time to survive before I could create again. One thing I’ve learned the hard way is this: Rest is not weakness. Stepping back is not failure. And you are allowed to choose yourself before you completely lose yourself.

For a long time, I let myself become the person who gave and gave and gave until there was nothing left. I kept sacrificing my own well-being to make sure everyone else was okay. Eventually, your mind and body will force you to slow down if you refuse to do it willingly. So I did. And slowly…piece by piece…I started finding joy again.

I’m now working as a dispatcher, which has been such a meaningful chapter of my life, and recently I’ve started making cookies again too. Not because I have to. Not because I’m trying to run myself into the ground. But because creating art still feels like home to me. Over the last few months, I’ve gotten to make cookies for Dispatch Appreciation Week, Correctional Officers Appreciation Week, Law Enforcement Appreciation Week, birthdays, baptisms, deployments, graduations, family reunions, and so many other special moments. Every order reminded me that healing doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like picking up the piping bag again after thinking you never would.

So this is me officially dusting off the page and saying hi again. 👋🏼 Thank you to everyone who checked on me, supported me, ordered from me, encouraged me, prayed for me, or simply stayed patient while I disappeared for a while. It meant more than you know. And if you’re currently in a season where you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, burned out, or barely holding it together: please hear me when I say this: You do not have to earn rest. You do not have to destroy yourself to prove your worth. And taking care of yourself is not selfish no matter how many people try to convince you otherwise. Anyway…here’s some cookies I’ve been creating lately. 🍪🫶🏼 Sugar Therapy is still here. So am I.

Stay soft baked,
🩷 Kristal
Sugar Therapy

🧠🍪 Mental Health Monday 🍪🧠Depression. Let’s talk about it. One of the hardest parts of depression isn’t always the sadne...
02/02/2026

🧠🍪 Mental Health Monday 🍪🧠
Depression. Let’s talk about it. One of the hardest parts of depression isn’t always the sadness—it’s the fog. The mental exhaustion. The overload. The way even simple questions can feel too big. When someone is struggling, they’re often asked, “What can I do to help?” And while that question comes from a good place, answering it can feel impossible. Not because they don’t want help, but because their brain is tired, overwhelmed, and barely keeping up. Having to decide, explain, or ask can feel like another task they don’t have the capacity for.

That’s why support doesn’t always need to come in the form of questions. Sometimes it’s most helpful when it comes in action.
“I’m bringing dinner at 6.”
“I’m folding the laundry this weekend.”
“I’m coming over to sit with you.”
Action beats questions. Not advice. Not fixing. Not trying to force positivity. Just presence. Consistency. Quiet follow-through.

Depression isn’t solved by mindset shifts or “getting out more.” If it were that simple, people wouldn’t struggle the way they do. What does help is being allowed to exist as you are—tired, quiet, messy, not okay—without having to explain yourself or perform wellness for others.

And when someone pulls back, cancels plans, or goes quiet, try not to take it personally. Depression isolates. It convinces people they’re a burden. Gentle persistence matters more than grand gestures. A text that says “thinking of you” still counts, even if there’s no response.

Encourage professional help gently but persistently. "I think therapy could really help. Can I help you find someone?" Offer to make the first appointment.
Drive them there. Sit in the waiting room. Depression makes asking for help feel impossible, so remove barriers. And if they're in crisis, don't leave them alone. Call 988. Get them to the ER. Their life matters more than seeming “dramatic.”

You can’t love someone out of depression. But you can make it less lonely. And that kind of steady, pressure-free support matters more than you know. So check on your people. Tell them you love them. Make sure they feel seen.

Stay soft baked,
🩷 Kristal
Sugar Therapy

🧠🍪 Mental Health Monday 🍪🧠Recovery isn’t always a straight line. Sometimes it’s progress…and sometimes it’s just staying...
01/26/2026

🧠🍪 Mental Health Monday 🍪🧠
Recovery isn’t always a straight line. Sometimes it’s progress…and sometimes it’s just staying afloat. There are seasons where you’re doing everything “right” and still feel heavy. Where getting through the day takes more effort than it seems like it should. Where the thoughts aren’t loud or dramatic, but they linger in the background, quietly draining energy and hope.

If that’s you right now, this is your reminder:
That doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’re human.
And healing takes time.
Small steps still count. Rest still counts. Asking for help still counts. Even showing up when you don’t feel like yourself counts more than you know. And if today all you can manage is breathing and being here, that is enough. 🥰

If you’re loving someone through recovery, a few gentle reminders:
🍪 You don’t have to fix it. Being present matters more than having the right words.
🍪 Consistency helps. Checking in, even with something small, can mean everything.
🍪 Celebrate effort, not outcomes. Getting out of bed is a win on hard days.
🍪 Let them move at their own pace. Healing isn’t something that can be rushed.
🍪 Take care of yourself too. Supporting someone is heavy, and your wellbeing matters.

Whether you’re the one struggling or the one standing beside someone who is, you’re not alone in this. Healing is messy, nonlinear, and deeply human, and it’s okay to take it one day at a time. 🙃

Stay soft baked,
🩷 Kristal
Sugar Therapy

I wanted to take a moment to share a more complete update. Over the past several weeks, I experienced serious mental he...
01/22/2026

I wanted to take a moment to share a more complete update. Over the past several weeks, I experienced serious mental health crisis that required me to step away and focus fully on getting help and beginning the healing process. I’m incredibly grateful for the support I’ve received, and I’m working on doing better, but recovery isn’t something that happens overnight.

After a lot of thought, I’ve made the decision to step back from doing Sugar Therapy full-time so I can continue prioritizing my health and overall wellbeing. Because of that, I won’t be able to take on regular or ongoing orders the way I have in the past, and I won’t be endlessly available.

That said, Sugar Therapy isn’t going away. I will still be taking limited orders here and there, announcing when I’m baking, and I’m looking forward to eventually doing pop-up events and market days. I’ll also continue using this page to share mental health resources and updates, because that has always been an important part of what Sugar Therapy represents to me.

This slower pace is necessary for me right now, and it’s part of doing what’s best for my long-term health. I appreciate your patience, kindness, and understanding more than I can put into words. Thank you for continuing to support me, even in a quieter season. 🥰

Stay soft baked,
🩷 Kristal
Sugar Therapy

🍪🧠 Mental Health Monday 🧠🍪Support doesn’t look just one way. Sometimes it looks like asking for professional help. Somet...
12/22/2025

🍪🧠 Mental Health Monday 🧠🍪
Support doesn’t look just one way. Sometimes it looks like asking for professional help. Sometimes it looks like leaning on one safe person who shows up quietly and consistently. Sometimes it’s both. What matters isn’t how you get support—it’s that you don’t try to carry everything alone.

And here’s the harder part we don’t talk about enough: Not everyone who has access to you deserves access to you. You can love someone. You can show up for them a hundred times. You can do everything right. And still realize that when you needed them most…they weren’t there. That doesn’t make you dramatic. It makes you aware.

Protecting your mental health sometimes means choosing who doesn’t get a front row seat anymore. It means setting boundaries, even when it hurts. Even when it feels unfair. Even when you wish it were different. Support should feel supportive—not draining, confusing, or one-sided.

So this is your reminder today:
- It’s okay to ask for help.
- It’s okay to accept help.
- And it’s okay to step back from people who can’t, or won’t, meet you where you are.
Be gentle with yourself this week. And remember: sugar helps, but support is the real therapy. 🩷

Stay soft baked,
🩷 Kristal
Sugar Therapy

12/21/2025

Hello, sweet friends.

I wanted to check in and say thank you for the patience, kindness, and grace you’ve shown over the last little while. I was away getting help and focusing on my mental health, and during that time I was without my phone. I’m now slowly finding my footing again and working through the calls, messages, and orders I missed while I was gone. If you reached out and haven’t heard back yet, thank you for your understanding—I promise I’m getting there.

I also want to take a moment to thank my bestie, DeeAnn, for stepping in and helping take care of things while I was away. Having someone who shows up with that kind of steadiness and compassion means more than I can put into words.

I’m sharing this because I believe in being honest. Mental health is just as real and important as physical health, and sometimes the strongest thing we can do is step away and ask for help when things feel too heavy to carry alone. If you’re in that place too, you’re not broken, and you’re not alone. I’m taking things one step at a time as I ease back in, and I’m incredibly grateful for this community that allows space for healing. Thank you for meeting me with compassion while I take care of myself and work toward returning in a healthy way. Be gentle with yourselves. 🩷

Stay soft baked,
🩷 Kristal
Sugar Therapy

12/18/2025

Hello, cookie lovers.

Kristal is dealing with some health issues and will be out of the kitchen for about a week or so. I know she has a few unfulfilled orders and she will get in touch with those customers when she’s able. We know this may be an inconvenience for you, but we hope you will agree that her health issues are top priority right now.

Additionally, Kristal will likely not be taking any new orders until after the New Year. A prayer or two, good vibes, or positive mojo would be greatly appreciated by her and her family. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Stay soft baked,
🩷 DeeAnn (a friend)
Sugar Therapy

This is my friend Dale. What started as a small Christmas village in his bedroom years ago has grown into multiple build...
12/16/2025

This is my friend Dale. What started as a small Christmas village in his bedroom years ago has grown into multiple buildings filled with Christmas villages, lights, and pure holiday joy. He even added a new room this year! Tonight is open house night at Dale’s Christmas Shop, and it will be open through Christmas. 218 W Fannin Street. If you love all things Christmas (and supporting genuinely good people), this is a must-see. I could see it a million times over!

Sugar Therapy cookies are there too, so while you soak up the Christmas magic, grab yourself a cookie and enjoy a little therapy with your holiday cheer. Go see Dale. Enjoy the displays. Eat a cookie. Highly recommend all of the above. 🩷🎄🍪✨

Stay soft baked,
🩷 Kristal
Sugar Therapy

🧠🍪 Mental Health Monday 🍪🧠This one isn’t cute. It isn’t light. And it isn’t comfortable. Su***de doesn’t usually look li...
12/15/2025

🧠🍪 Mental Health Monday 🍪🧠
This one isn’t cute. It isn’t light. And it isn’t comfortable. Su***de doesn’t usually look like someone crying on the floor asking for help. Most of the time, it looks like jokes. Like showing up. Like productivity. Like “I’m fine.” Like someone who still texts back, still works, still laughs, just a little louder than they need to.

If you’re waiting for your friend to say the words, you might miss it. Pay attention to the shifts. The numbness. The exhaustion. The sudden calm after chaos. The drinking more. The using drugs. The lack of sleep. The sleeping too much. The spending less time with friends. The talking to friends less. The isolating. The giving things away. The “I’m just tired” that keeps repeating.

And please don’t hit them with platitudes. “Stay positive.” “It’ll get better.” “Everything happens for a reason.” What helps is this: Sit with them. Ask the hard questions. Check in again, even if they say they’re okay. Stay present instead of trying to fix it. Take them seriously, even when they’re still functioning You don’t have to be a therapist. You just have to be human and willing to notice.

If this post makes you think of someone, don’t scroll past it. Reach out. Sit closer. Ask more. And if you are the one struggling, please know this: You are not dramatic. You are not a burden. You are not weak for needing help. If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please call or text 988 (U.S.)—the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline—or reach out to a trusted person right now. Mental health matters. Even when it’s messy. Especially when it’s quiet.

Stay soft baked,
🩷 Kristal
Sugar Therapy

I survived Goliad Market Days. And I sold out! AGAIN! I genuinely don’t even have the words. Just the fullest, most grat...
12/14/2025

I survived Goliad Market Days. And I sold out! AGAIN! I genuinely don’t even have the words. Just the fullest, most grateful heart. I was incredibly blessed to sell out last weekend, so I baked even more cookies to be prepared for this weekend…and somehow still sold out. I’m honestly in awe of the support and kindness that keeps showing up for me.

To every single person who shared my posts, stopped by, bought cookies, sent messages, waved, hugged me, hyped me up, or just showed love from afar: thank you. I was so happy to see so many smiling faces today, and y’all truly made the long days, tired feet, and chaos worth it. And a special highlight—I got to see my Twisted Twin today, which absolutely made my heart do a happy dance.

This business, this community, and this season of life mean more to me than I can explain. Thank you for loving Sugar Therapy and loving me so loudly. I couldn’t do this without you. Forever grateful. Forever tired. Forever baking. 🥰

Stay soft baked,
🩷 Kristal
Sugar Therapy

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