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Hello to you all!!

I don’t even know where to start this post, but I know that I need to do it because everything is just TOO MUCH.

As a small business owner, I have worked every single day for the past 2 years. I have been called the N word, Black Scum, told to go back where I came from. I have been told several times that my business wouldn’t work, that juices and smoothies are the staple of any vegan diet.
I have been let down by friends and I have done it all ALWAYS with my head held high and with focus on my business. But I am human. And I too struggle.

I have been struggling with my mental health on and off for over 13 years. I have had suicidal thoughts and lately I have been in tears every day for the past month.

I am exhausted.

So I have decided to take a break from social media.
I’m fully aware that small indie businesses rely on social media for promotion, but it’s relentless. The more you try to do something good, the more you get shut down.
But this is needed.

We all see indie businesses close down and we all feel sad about it, people work so hard to achieve something for themselves but it’s so frikin hard ALL THE TIME.
So rather than being sad when these businesses close, ask the owners what’s going on. Don’t assume that because you see us smiling that we love these perfect lives. We too struggle! We too have mental health issues… life is hard for us too!!
Sometimes all we need is someone telling us that we are enough. That they see us, and our efforts.

This was not an easy post. People that know me know that I hate feeling sorry for myself and I don’t like asking for help (I rather be on the giving end) but I am really struggling…

So, for a while, you won’t see posts as frequently. You’ll see stories that the wonderful staff that I have will make, but not the posts we got you used to. It won’t be forever, it’s just while I take some time to heal.

I’m sorry, I truly am.
See you all soon,

Raquel

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