ELEANOR BECOMING

I didn’t actually plan on sharing any of this, btw.

I was scared of going back to a stressful 9–5 after being ill last year.

I’d always loved painting, so I thought maybe Instagram could help me build a little creative side hustle.

But over these past few months, it’s become more than that.

I think there’s something important about showing how you got to a place – the light and the shadow. It gives the work meaning. It shows the process, the progress and dare I say, the journey.

In truth, sharing is helping me process some of it, too. Testing what I feel comfortable sharing, and in what order. And somehow, it’s helping me get closer and closer to myself again.

Another lovely, unexpected thing has been all the beautiful strangers who’ve become friends in this community. I’ve been genuinely blown away by people’s kindness and support.

I can only hope to reciprocate and pay it forward in whatever ways I can 🤍

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