Claiming Crip

All right y’all! You may have seen that yesterday I promised a big related reveal today, but of course, being the that I am, I actually have two things to share!

First, the Collection dropped today, and not only is it inspired, but the limited edition box is orange, making it the perfect collection for this part from born on

Second, you may have seen me share how I have used the poppy, , and now the Posey to paint my left hand, but I just discovered some thing truly ! I am actually able to use my left hand, to paint my right hand, I was changing out my accent now (the middle finger of course) and decided to try it I didn’t think it would work so pardon my unfiltered reaction, but honestly what else do you expect for me at this point?

check out the amazingness, and be sure to use the code KarinRecovers20 to save on your first system!

*To get the Posey and the limited edition mani box be sure to grab the complete system, if you just want the Posey, and don’t need the new box, you can also get a pedicure system

On March 26, 2022, I planned to post a video on social media to show the accessible pathways on the sand at Lighthouse Beach in Sanibel, Florida.

Unfortunately, I never got a chance to post it, and also, unfortunately, those pathways no longer exist as of right now.

I never got to post it because later that evening, on the way to dinner, my mom, grandmom, and I were involved in a horrific car wreck. This tragic and unexpected incident has completely altered my life and my family in ways.

Tomorrow (March 31) my family will be having a memorial mass to honor my Grandmom’s life on the first anniversary of her passing and I really don’t know what to say.

I can’t believe it’s been a year, and I’m trying to reflect on all the things I’m grateful that I got the chance to experience in the last 12 months, but it will always feel bittersweet because my grandmom wasn’t here for them and she should’ve been.

I want to share with you the video I was going to post that day with you today, but I also have so much more to share than I can fit in a caption.

So with that in mind, I invite you to read more of my reflections and wisdom from this difficult year over on Claiming Crip.

It has been a while since I’ve updated my blog and even longer written something this personal and vulnerable.

I have to be honest and say it feels a little scary.

However, it also feels good to be writing again, especially about something so important to me. I can only hope that my story is meaningful and impacts all of you as well.

To get you started, here are 10 pieces of wisdom from a difficult year:

Don’t judge people by their past or struggles; judge them by what they do now.

Family, blood, or otherwise, means having people's back when it really counts, even if you don’t always see eye to eye.

All you have in life is your word, so don’t make promises you don’t intend to do your best to try and keep.

Never let anyone make you feel small or make you think they know more about your story than you do.

Love means being there and showing up for people, especially when it’s difficult.

Find people you can laugh about the hard things with, because sometimes,laughter really is the best medicine. Trust me, I would know; neurological laughter is real!

You can do harder things than you ever imagined, but that doesn’t mean they are not painful or difficult.
When people show you who they are, believe them.

NEVER, EVER, sell yourself short, or forget your worth.

You rarely get what you want in life and almost never get what you deserve, but it’s your job to do the best you can with what you’re given each day.

I’m so grateful for these lessons, and for everyone who’s taught them to me, but that doesn’t mean my sadness is any less real, and I think it’s okay to be both terribly sad and tremendously grateful at the same time, and if I’m being honest, I think that will be my reality for a really long time.

https://www.claimingcrip.com/blog/do-the-best-you-can-with-what-you-are-given-wisdom-from-a-challenging-year