Keep Hope in the Darkest Times

In November 2025, everything hit at once—right as I was about to leave for my holiday craft show tour.

I did all the things that usually help me cope: reading, running, yoga, journaling, talking to friends. None of it worked. After an emergent late-night hotline call, I finally tried therapy—something I had avoided for years. It didn’t go the way I hoped. After three sessions, my therapist told me he didn’t think he could help. Honestly, I felt the same.

At that point, I couldn’t imagine feeling joy again. I wasn’t suicidal, but I didn’t have the will to live either.

And then…the tour started.

Somewhere between cities, something shifted. I reconnected with dear friends in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago. Hearing their stories, feeling their care—it grounded me in a way nothing else had. It reminded me I wasn’t alone.

After the tour, I made a few small changes. Nothing dramatic. But slowly, things started to feel…good again.

Life feels awesome now, in a way I didn’t think was possible back then.

If you’re in a dark place: hold on. Stay close to your people. Hope can come back, even when it feels completely out of reach 💛

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The Giclée print is an archival museum quality print of original work. The original painting was scanned, color corrected, then printed on 300gsm fine art paper with archival ink. 

We take care of the framing so that you can spend your precious time on the things that bring you joy.  Gift ready/ hang ready out of the box.

Frame Color: Black
Print size: 8"x10"
Outer size: 9.5"x11.5"
Rabbet: 3/8"
Material: Oak
Glazing: Real Glass
Hanging Type: vertical hanging, horizontal hanging, standing easel