/ MY STORY
Hi, Maru here and this is my story:) I have suffered from Generalized Anxiety Disorder and depression since childhood, along with hypothyroidism and other conditions. It was never easy, but my real wake-up call was Addison’s disease.
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I had been fighting terrible fatigue for years while doctors kept telling me it was "just my depression" and that everything was fine. But I felt worse and worse—it’s like having the flu all the time, except it never goes away. Everything felt like a struggle—hard, exhausting, and overwhelming.
Eventually, when I had very little energy left, I knew I had to spend those precious moments doing something I truly loved. I had always admired epoxy resin creators, so I decided to try it—and I fell in love with it.
In the end, I come from an artistic family, but I avoided pursuing art because, despite its beauty, my family always struggled financially. I had always chosen practicality over passion, seeking jobs that would provide stability rather than fulfillment. Ironically, I only started working with epoxy resin when I was financially struggling, even though everyone who works with resin knows it’s not a cheap hobby. But I knew I had to do it, even if it wasn’t profitable.
Since I cannot have children and haven’t found joy in many of the traditional ways people do, creating with epoxy resin gives me purpose. I don’t expect to make a fortune, but it would be nice to at least cover my costs—and if it could help pay some bills, that would be amazing. More than anything, it makes me happy. I love the idea that something I created could exist in other people’s homes, bringing them joy! Maybe something I make will remain long after I’m gone—almost like a legacy in place of children. Who knows why this thought comforts me?:)
I wouldn’t be selling my work if it weren’t for Addison’s and my other diagnoses, which now make it difficult for me to work (although I did in the past and too much). I haven’t yet gathered the strength to fight for disability retirement—partly because of my ego, partly because I still hope things will improve, and partly because the process is exhausting. I don’t have much energy, and I can’t imagine spending what little I have in front of commissions and government offices. I will rather create with epoxy :)
Aside from epoxy resin, my Staffordshire Bull Terrier brings me a lot of happiness. She pushes me to go outside even when I feel terrible, which I truly need. I’m also lucky to have a partner who doesn’t expect me to pay half the rent and utilities (though I’m very frugal and eco-conscious! ), which helps a lot. However I don’t want to be a burden.
I’ve always been interested in healthy living, biohacking, and wellness, but my latest diagnosis has made it harder to believe in those things. Still, I’m trying to regain my passion for them. Some people with Addison’s manage to live almost normal lives, but if you read forums, you’ll see that at least 50% of them struggle a lot. So, that’s a little about me :)
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By the way, I use high-quality epoxy resin because I don’t want your table turning yellow and I definitely don’t want you to be mad at me!:) Plus, it smells much less. The flowers I use are carefully dried by me, and most of them are hand-collected as well. Sometimes from my garden which is wild, other times from nature. I also play with Eco resin and products which can touch food are coated with food graded top coat. I recycle a lot and all i can do sustainable and recycle, I do.
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Also make natural candles, because the chemical stuff gives me headaches and all glasses for it are second hand and I love it:)
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Thank you for reading or purchasing, wish u a lots of love and health!
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Marie
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PS: If u struggle with same desease and need help dont hesitate to write me, same like like feedback, I will appreciate it! :)