Grow through what
you go through.
Hi! I'm Heather.
I've always had a website to some capacity, as far back as 11 or 12 years-old when I would code my own HTML websites for my poetry and art. I spent hours reading and writing HTML and CSS code. In my adult life, they've mostly been centered around my love of photography and world travel.
My content hasn't always been up lifting... or very good if I'm being honest. HA! Except for maybe the photography. So I often take them down after a couple years and start over. Especially with the birth of platforms like Wix. And here I go, doing it again.
After more than 15 years in the printing industry, left my career to care for my father who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in February of 2023. And I've been feeling more compelled than ever to share.
Caregiver burnout and exhaustion is real, and it's hard, and ugly. Everyone is always sure to tell you to make time for yourself. But, if you've ever been a caregiver in any capacity... you know that is easier said than done. While my dad's affairs keep me pretty busy, not slaving in the office upwards of 10 to 12 hours per day has provided some opportunities to be more creative.
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Faced with the possibility of my father's untimely mortality and striving to make as many memories as we can for however much time we have together, I've been eager to start shooting again. I want to take all the pictures. But, I also want to leave plenty of time for the things we enjoy together, like woodworking, fishing, and gardening. And share it with the world, even if the world is simply my closest family and friends. Or maybe some other caregivers out there.