I AM So happy TO SEE you HERE

As I reflect on the 26 years of life, I've been so gratefully given, one thing to me remains crystal clear: that my unwavering devotion to mental health reform is what remains my truest desire and how I intend to spend everyday for all of this life fighting for. I believe deeply in the power of positive affirmations and imagery to bring about feelings of calm and comfort. I seek to be a gentle force, hoping that the love letters I put out into this world empowers others towards a determined belief that they too, are more than capable and worthy to heal and exist in a life unweighted by sadness.

I grew up in Sacramento, California. As probably the shyest kid one could imagine, I was a dedicated daydreamer and art easily became my first love. However, I would start to struggle with my mental health at age 12 and soon after, anxiety and depression would become more than familiar foes. More than anything however, I had never felt so alone.

These struggles persistently affected me in every way imaginable, which made the already growing pains that much worse. And yet, suffering in silence still felt safer than asking for help. Shame most of all, I owe this to, but also I thank. My experience has gifted me with not only a story to tell, but with hope to extend and pour into anyone who has ever felt like me.

Through kindincolor, I hope to instill light in both minds and spaces, using art and my love of tea and wellness to echo optimism and affirm the power of positive tools to evoke greater change.

In my spare time, I find the simple pleasures of life most wholesome. I am usually deep in a book, getting sweaty in dance class, or at home in Burbank snuggling up with my kitty, Van Gogh (with a cup of tea in hand of course!).

And most of all…

Grant yourself, always and often, the grace to keep going.

With love,

Christina