Creating to Cope: Finding Light in the Messy Middle of Healing.

There was a time, before Luna Sol, when I felt completely stuck.

Every day blurred into the next—a rinse-and-repeat cycle of duties, responsibilities, and emotional exhaustion. On the surface, everything looked fine. I had a wonderful husband, four beautiful children, a fulfilling job as a Family Support Worker, and a home we had built together. But inside, I felt like I was slowly unraveling.

As someone who has lived with anxiety for as long as I can remember, I clung to routine like a life raft. Planning every hour of the day gave me a sense of control, especially when panic attacks made everything else feel unpredictable. But eventually, that rigid structure started to suffocate me. Life became about ticking boxes. There was no room left for spontaneity, joy, or surprise. And no energy left for me.

I was in burnout. Complete and utter burnout.

I craved change, but I had no idea where to begin. I’ve always been creative—I used to play guitar and write songs—but somewhere along the way, that part of me faded. My guitars now sit quietly in the corner, collecting dust. I missed that spark, that outlet, but I didn’t know how to reconnect with it.

And then one day, I saw a video of someone making earrings. Something about it stirred something in me. I thought, “Maybe I could try that.”

I began researching supplies, sketching ideas in my mind, and imagining how my own creations might look. When my first order of materials arrived, I sat down and made my very first pair of earrings—and something clicked.

It wasn’t just about making jewellery. It was about making space for me again.

As I kept creating, I felt something I hadn’t felt in a long time: excitement. Hope. A spark. I started thinking about markets. About starting a small business—something that had never even crossed my mind before. I began dreaming again.

Luna Sol was born from that moment. A moment that reminded me I still had light inside me, even in the middle of the mess.

Creating jewellery became my way to slow down and be present. It gave me something beautiful to focus on when the world felt too heavy. When I sit down to design, I feel grounded. I feel peaceful. For a moment, I’m not just a support worker, or a mum, or a wife—I’m me.

Creating has also given me a way to connect with others, especially those who are on their own healing journeys. People who understand what it’s like to mentally rehearse every task just to feel some sense of control. People who live with anxiety, depression, or PTSD, and are still finding ways to show up for themselves.

I knew I wanted more than just a business; I wanted a connection. A space where others could feel seen. Where people could come together not just for the handmade pieces, but for the stories. The quiet strength. The shared understanding of what it means to carry invisible weight and still show up.

Is everything perfect now? Absolutely not. I still live with mental health challenges, and there are still hard days. But I’m learning to heal in healthier ways. I’m learning to be kinder to myself. To rest when I need to. To create without pressure. To let joy and pain exist side by side.

I’m learning to honour where I’m at, even if it’s messy....Especially when it’s messy!

If you’re struggling or feeling disconnected from yourself, I want to say this:

You don’t have to be “creative” to create.

You don’t have to start a business.

But you can pick up that forgotten hobby.

You can try something new.

You can find light, even in the middle of the mess.

You deserve something that’s just yours.

With love,

Pam x

Luna Sol