Forbidden Salt

28| Chronic illness😵‍💫 | Books📚 | Art🎨 | Writing✍️ | Psychology📋| My Shop🛍️

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🌟 Welcome to Forbidden Salt! 🌟

Hey Tumblr fam! I'm Holly, a 29-year-old psychology student, former businesswoman, and artist with a passion for creativity and advocacy. I'm thrilled to share my art journey with you and introduce you to my Etsy shop, Forbidden Salt.

🎨 What I Create:

Stickers: My original drawings transformed into unique vinyl stickers.

Crystallized Books and Trinkets: Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces that add a touch of magic to your space.

Coming Soon: Expanding into shirts and prints, so stay tuned!

🖌️ Themes:

My art is a reflection of my interests and experiences, focusing on:

Chronic illnesses (POTS, ADHD, CPTSD, autoimmune conditions)

Pop culture

Personal passions and advocacy

✈️ A Little About Me:

Traveler: I love exploring new places and cultures.

Reader and Writer: Books are my escape, and writing is my therapy.

Family and Friends: My support system means everything to me.

Mini Schnauzer Lover: My fur baby is my world.

💪 My Journey:

As a chronic illness warrior, I aim to spread positivity and awareness through my art. Forbidden Salt is more than just a shop; it's a celebration of life's quirks and adventures.

Join me on this creative journey and check out Forbidden Salt on Etsy. Let's bring a little more art and inspiration into the world together!

🔗 Link to Etsy shop

Thank you for your support!

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i used to think closure was a conversation

turns out it’s realizing you were asking the wrong person to rise to the occasion

and he simply wasn’t capable of rising

in any capacity

anyway, i’m doing much better now

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I'll be your father figure, I drink that brown liquor. I can make deals with the devil because my dick's bigger

This love is pure profit, just step into my office.

I dry your tears with my sleeve. Leave it with me.

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Life of an EDS girl isn't all glitz and feathers-it's pain wrapped in sequins, fatigue disguised as glamour, and resilience dressed to the nines.

We shine even when our joints don't hold us up, we sparkle even when the spoons run out, and we strut anyway-cane and all.

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✨“You don’t know the life of a showgirl, babe…”✨

Taylor dropped the track, but spoonies? We’ve been headlining this act for years. 🎭💊

Glitter on stage, pain backstage, and a whole lot of salty sparkle in between. Welcome to The Life of a Chronic Illness Girl: A Showgirl Series. 🪶✨

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye! A most shameful account of Sir Spidey-Breeches

By Forbidden Salt

A knight most false, who boasted loud,

Did woo a princess, fair and proud.

But when he dropped his armored stance,

We saw the truth—no noble lance!

Instead, a limp and fleeting show,

That rose, then fell, then let it go.

He spilled his seed in but a blink,

The maiden sighed, and poured a drink.

Yet worse than all, upon his rump,

Childish drawers!—a comic dump.

Spider-Man stitched ‘cross his thighs,

The court near wept from laughing cries.

Sir Spidey-Breeches, limp and quick,

No maiden touched was ever slick.

Too soon he came, too weak to stand,

A tantrum boy, not knightly man!

Henceforth this fraud be known abroad,

His name a jest, his pride a fraud.

Locked in stocks, tomatoes flown,

The Princess reigns upon her throne.

Boast not of lance, nor noble seed,

Lest Spider drawers reveal thy breed.

Disclaimer: This is parody/satire. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental… Inspired by the grand archetype of false knights and man-children everywhere. If the shoe fits, that’s between you and god.

Detail shots:

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Dearest Shoppers,

I have found the most delightful addition to your collections. Presenting a splendid 2x2 vinyl sticker, perfect for all admirers of the Bridgerton romance. This charming depiction of a carriage with a silhouetted couple captures the essence of "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton." And let it be known, if the carriage, doth sway, thou shalt stay away, least we find some ruinous gossip! Secure your piece of the ton's most captivating tale today!

Yours Truly,

Lady Holly

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Etsy just royally screwed me and didn’t even follow their own rules. Where do I go from here?

I knew going to Etsy was a risk after seeing all the reviews from sellers and being miss treated but I was just getting started and it was a platform I knew. Now I want out.

Any suggestions?

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Channel your inner Swiftie with this 2.5” vinyl sticker inspired by Taylor’s out-of-this-world UFO moment! With a nod to her lyrics “for a m

Channel your inner Swiftie with this 2.5” vinyl sticker inspired by Taylor’s out-of-this-world UFO moment! With a nod to her lyrics “for a moment, there was cosmic love,” this sticker captures that feeling of starry-eyed romance and celestial connections. Made with eco-friendly inks and a durable coating, it’s perfect for those who know love can feel otherworldly. Stick it on your laptop, water bottle, or anywhere you need a reminder that sometimes, love is written in the stars—just like Taylor’s cosmic adventures!

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Ever felt like the world is spinning? So has this "Dizzy Girl" velociraptor! Inspired by the famous "clever girl" scene from Jurassic Park,

Ever felt like the world is spinning? So has this "Dizzy Girl" velociraptor! Inspired by the famous "clever girl" scene from Jurassic Park, this 2x2" vinyl sticker brings a touch of prehistoric humor with a nod to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Perfect for jazzing up water bottles, notebooks, laptops, and more. Show off your quirky side and let everyone know that even when you're dizzy, you're still a raptor at heart!

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Mixing Swiftie vibes with POTSie pride! Our "Down Bad Tachy at the Gym" sticker, inspired by Taylor Swift's "Down Bad," adds a playful twist

Mixing Swiftie vibes with POTSie pride! Our "Down Bad Tachy at the Gym" sticker, inspired by Taylor Swift's "Down Bad," adds a playful twist to your gear. Stick it on your water bottle or laptop and flaunt your style while spreading awareness for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Because even bad days at the gym deserve a touch of Swiftie magic!

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Forget stage dives—try stage faints! This 2.5” sticker captures Taylor and Travis in their iconic moment, reimagined with a twist for all of

Forget stage dives—try stage faints! This 2.5” sticker captures Taylor and Travis in their iconic moment, reimagined with a twist for all of us who know standing isn’t always a sure thing. Made with outdoor-grade vinyl and a weather-resistant coating, it’s as tough as those battling POTS, EDS, orthostatic hypotension, and all the fainting fun that comes with it. Because who wouldn’t want a Travis on standby for those “oops, I’m down” moments? Stick it on your water bottle, cane, or anywhere that needs a little fainting humor and a lot of swoon-worthy style!

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New Art/ Sticker

Down Bad Tachy at the Gym

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Hey everyone! Here’s a piece I just finished titled "Down Bad Tachy at the Gym." Inspired by Taylor Swift's "Down Bad," this artwork humorously yet poignantly depicts the struggle of managing POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) while trying to stay active. For those of us with POTS, even the gym can be a battleground.

I hope this piece resonates with anyone who’s faced similar challenges and can find some solidarity and humor in the shared experience. As always, my goal is to spread awareness and understanding through my art.

You can find more of my work on my Etsy shop, Forbidden Salt. I'm continuously adding new pieces, so stay tuned!

🔗 Link to Etsy shop

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✨ New Art / Sticker Alert! ✨

😵‍💫 That Presyncope Haze - Forbidden Salt by Holly 😵‍💫

Hey everyone! I'm excited to share my latest piece, "That Presyncope Haze." This artwork captures the surreal and often disorienting experience of presyncope, a common symptom of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). Inspired by Taylor Swift's "Lavender Haze," I wanted to convey the feeling of being enveloped in a dreamy, purple fog, yet finding beauty and strength in the midst of it.

Through swirling purples and hazy textures, I hope to evoke the same sense of ethereal beauty and complexity that "Lavender Haze" brings to mind. As someone living with chronic illnesses, creating art is my way of expressing and coping with these experiences. I hope this piece resonates with others who navigate similar challenges and brings a sense of understanding and solidarity.

You can find more of my work on my Etsy shop, Forbidden Salt. I’m expanding my collection, so stay tuned for more stickers, prints, and even some crystallized books and trinkets!

Thank you for all your support and for joining me on this artistic journey. Let's continue to spread awareness and positivity together!

🔗 Link to Etsy shop

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🧂 Gaslight. Gatekeep. Got Salt? 🧂

🧂 ‘Gaslight, Gatekeep, Got Salt?’ 🧂 Inspired by Star Trek TOS and infused with POTS warrior energy, this sticker combines nerdy nostalgia wi

Calling all Star Trek fans and POTS warriors! This sticker is a salty tribute to the Star Trek TOS salt vampire with a chronic illness twist. It’s quirky, it’s nerdy, and it’s perfect for anyone who needs a little extra sodium in their life.

✨ Grab yours on Etsy @ForbiddenSalt and add a dash of humor to your chronic illness toolkit. ✨

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Teardrop Waterfalls 💧

‘I’d rather be a comma than a full stop.’ Inspired by Coldplay’s Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall and the powerful semicolon symbol, this stick

I’d rather be a comma than a full stop.

This sticker combines Coldplay’s Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall with the semicolon—a symbol of hope, survival, and the choice to keep going. Your story isn’t over yet, and this sticker is here to remind you of that.

✨ Available now on Etsy @ForbiddenSalt. Share your story with strength and hope. ✨

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🎵 ‘Breathe in, breathe through, breathe deep, breathe out.’ 🎵

🎵 ‘Breathe in, breathe through, breathe deep, breathe out.’ 🎵 Inspired by Taylor Swift’s Labyrinth and the calming practice of box breathing

A little Swiftie magic meets a calming mental health reminder in this sticker. Inspired by Taylor Swift’s Labyrinth and the practice of box breathing, it’s a gentle nudge to slow down and take care of yourself.

✨ Find it now on Etsy @ForbiddenSalt and let it be your guide through life’s twists and turns. ✨