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Happy Sunday 👋🏾,

So, I’ve been a bit quiet on here for almost a month, and I wanted to address it. To be honest, February just wasn’t a creative month for me. A big part of that was because my dad was really unwell and had to have emergency surgery. I won’t go into details as it’s not my story to tell, but he’s home now and recovering, which is the most important thing.
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With everything going on, I had to shift into what I call functional mode, basically doing what I had the capacity to do. That meant being there for my family, making sure I was present for Zeek and Sheri, and keeping my business running. I’m really grateful to my team for stepping in and supporting me when I needed it most.
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A special shoutout to Sheri, who was incredible through all of this, making sure everything was all good at home so I could focus on being there for Dad and Mum. She’s a legend.
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Normally, in situations like this, I’d try to prove to the world (who is even watching? LOL) that I can handle everything. But this time, I focused on what was vital. I also really appreciate the friends and family who checked in on me. Your messages, calls, and support meant the world, even if I didn’t always have the energy to respond.
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Surprisingly, one of the first things to go was the gym. I knew that on some days, I was running on empty, getting home late from the hospital, and barely sleeping. And if there’s one thing that definitely triggers my epilepsy, it’s sleep deprivation. That thought was constantly in the back of my mind and worrying me. I just kept thinking, I can't have a seizure. I can’t afford to have a seizure. I’m the eldest. I need to be there for my siblings, my parents, my own family. So, I stripped everything back to make sure I was okay. As the saying goes, you can’t pour from an empty cup.
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One silver lining in all of this? It’s brought the family closer together. I don’t think I’ve spoken to my siblings this much in years! Turns out, they’re actually alright—who knew? And the youngest one? Has some solid banter. (Side note: Happy belated birthday to her—it happened during all the madness, but she handled it like a champ.)
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So yeah, that’s where I’ve been. Thanks for understanding and sticking around. Regular newsletters are back from next week!
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