Via Instagram: It’s been a minute. A lot of events have happened in my life over the last 2 years. If you follow me on my main account @sheriemyers you could probably piece it together. I had a breakup with my bf of 8 years, then I met the man of my dreams, my ex- (although still great friends) then passed away in July, and my aunt passed away just a few weeks later. All of this in such a small timeframe. It’s been an adjustment. When Adam and I broke up, my painting was difficult for me. I linked my creativity to our memories and it was overwhelming to even step in the studio. I’d have panic attacks and anxiety. It still is giving me anxiety. It’s difficult to not relate it to him as he was a part of my life during my entire creative process. That was how I felt when we broke up. Now that he’s gone it’s such a different level of emotions. It’s not that I’m giving up painting; but I’m releasing myself from painting as an income. I need to do it for myself now. I’m doing it as therapy since I don’t want to run away from it. It used to give me so much joy and now I’d rather pretend I didn’t have a studio. Today I picked up a brush for the first time since he died and I cried. I will be ok. For now it’s tough, and thankfully I have a big support system, and I’m not alone. Also thank you all for following me and your patience. ♥️
