EpiphanyStitch

The worst are the comments, oh she isn't working comments. The last job I had to call in sick in the first month more than going to the job. I couldn't eat, rashes, nausea. Doctor says flareup. The lights are florescent, they must of aggravated my body. I'm allergic to certain lights now? Fucking great...

I was diagnosed 13 years ago with Lyme, diagnosed 11 years ago with fibromyalgia. I was diagnosed 5 years with Lupus. And disability denied me. I'm 33 years old with a AA in accounting that I have never been able to use. I have tried to get jobs. I have the resume, the interview. I can't lift 50 lbs. I can't sit at a desk for more than 45 minutes. I can't stand for more than 45ish minutes.

Oh did I mention there are 5 children from age 17 to 6 who call me Mother. Yup. So, I do everything for them. I will never have a pension, benefits, a retirement fund. There are no lyme doctors in Suffolk County NY that I have found. I'm getting really tired of this shit.

I was having a spat with my man. Then out of nowhere, my phone tings a notification.

It's Etsy, I click and it said someone bought one of my creations! I jump up in joy and excitement. I yelled proudly someone bought my parsnip! My man's entire demeanor changed to curiosity. All arguments were forgotten. He marches toward the area I keep my demo creations of amigurumi. I could see a lightbulb and money signs go off above his head. Hehehe. He never looked at them before.

My sister, knows I love to learn new things, about everything. I am skilled in a variety of areas. Alas, I master nothing though. She told me to master one thing. I choose amigurumi. I love it!

I have been crocheting for over 25 years. I'm 33 years old. It's been apart of my whole life. I remember my Oma knitting and my mother crocheting Afghans, and my grandma quilting. So since last May I have crocheted everyday. Trying all different stitches, making all sorts of items; winter hats, scarves, potholders, coasters, baby blankets, throw blankets, baby hats, etc then I stumbled on amigurumi. Oh what joy it brings see the little stitches form and create such silly things.

Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: Large 8 inch Rainbow carrots crochet, plush toy, stuffed toy, prop, amigurumi, rainbow carrots