Dear journal, friends, and future friends reading this, My jewelry and this community have picked me up more times than I can count. I will never be able to fully express my gratitude for the steadfast and unconditional love and support I have received through all my seasons. Genuinely, from the depths of my soul, thank you for being here. I hope I can light up your life in even a fraction of the way you have lit up mine.This is my first blog post, although I am not sure I wo