I started woundedhealingart in the Summer of 2019 after finishing a draining first year of graduate school. I was working on my Master's degree in College Counseling and while I absolutely love what I do and I’m passionate about working with young people to become the best versions of themselves, I felt like I was losing myself a little in the process. My entire identity was tied to my work as a counselor and educator, and I wanted that to change. In search of myself outside of my professional work, I started attending transformational music festivals and was absolutely in awe of all the creative energy I was surrounded with. Folks of different backgrounds came together to create something beautiful in the world, and I wanted to be part of it. These experiences led to what can only be described as a surge of creative energy filling my soul that was begging to be released. I searched for an outlet by connecting to crafts that I used to enjoy as a child and I rediscovered jewelry-making. In high school, I made earrings that I used to sell at football games and rallies, so I broke out my old supplies and started making jewelry again as a way to release that creative energy. One thing led to another, and Wounded Healing Art was born! Connecting back to a craft that used to bring me so much joy has been a homecoming that's been long overdue and I am so, so honored to be on this journey with you all.