In this installment of Unpolished, Christy explores the quiet, accumulated “micro-shames” that teach women to hide the parts of themselves labeled too loud, too messy, too fierce, too soft, too much, or not enough. Through the lens of authenticity, sobriety, and creative practice, she invites readers to begin reclaiming the pieces of themselves they were taught to minimize.
There are so many things I carried for a long time because I thought I had to. Ways of coping.Ways…
The messy middle isn’t the beginning.And it’s not the breakthrough. It’s what comes after you’ve done the obvious work.After you’ve…
We spend a lot of time waiting to feel ready.Ready to start. Ready to speak. Ready to trust ourselves again.…
There’s a space you land in when you get sober. Not the chaos.Not the glow. The quiet numbness. You’re no…
Let me take you back to a simpler time. A time when a trip to the mall meant one thing:…
It’s no secret that I love all things sparkly. I was basically born with glitter in my veins and a…
What happens when a Nike superfan with 20+ pairs of sneakers, a rhinestone obsession, and a history of bedazzling her…
Who says coloring books are just for kids? Grab your colored pencils, glitter pens, or those squeaky-clean markers you’ve been…
Alright, my sober darlings—grab your B-7000 glue, those glittery rhinestone kits, and that HomeGoods candle because we’re about to take…
I love art projects, but let’s be real—I do not have the natural skills to create masterpieces from scratch. However,…
Collage, creativity, and empowerment come together in Naomi Vona’s incredible online art class, “From Fashion Ad to Protest Art.” Whether…
Very much like adult colouring books and puzzles, diamond painting as a hobby has many mental, emotional and intellectual health benefits.
Art therapy is a technique rooted in the idea that creative expression can foster healing and mental well-being. Getting sober takes courage. Henri Matisse said “Creativity takes courage.” Giving the gift of art and play is a great idea this holiday season.
Raise your hand if you’re addicted to pinning craft projects on Pinterest or saving DIY art videos on TikTok. Mmmhmmm,…
I am obsessed with all things denim. You can never own too much denim, am I right? In fact, I…
Hey Sober Portland Oregon Peeps! Play, learn and connect with other sober/sober-curious/soberish women as you enjoy the love and calm…
Arts & Crafts aren’t just for kids! Art therapy improves the mental health of people who are dealing with addictions, anxiety, attention disorders, grief and loss, dementia, depression, eating disorders, physical illness, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues and much more. We learned that we like to keep our hands busy and our creative minds stimulated.
Are you ready to get your DIY crafting on? It’s hard to believe it’s almost the holidays. While I’m 100%…
