I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Krista, and I’m an artist, author, photographer and volunteer in Ukraine. I’m also a grateful survivor-thriver who believes in the power of stories, nature, and creativity to heal the darkest experiences of our lives.
My favourite moments are those spent with kindred spirits, sharing our hearts and experiences, learning and growing together, and making the painful parts of our humanity easier to bear.
I hope that this place will be a comfy one for you, a place of support and understanding, where we can inspire and encourage each other as we all wobble along in this difficult yet wonderful life.
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So Much Better Than Dead
Good morning, luvs. 🙂 I have missed you SO much! My poor computer has been at death's door since last weekend so I haven't been able to post a thing, but my dear friend Darren fiddled with it until all hours last night and managed to bring it back from the brink....
One Brave Thing
When we are afraid we ought not to occupy ourselves with endeavoring to prove that there is no danger, but in strengthening ourselves to go on in spite of the danger. - M. Rutherford - I have been afraid this week. Afraid when I try to sleep at night. Afraid when I...
Time to Call the Police
I don't want to write this post today. I want to numb myself with movies and sleep and pretend the events of this weekend didn't happen. But they did. I know they did because I can't stop shaking. I can't stop wracking sobs from bursting out of nowhere. I want to stay...








