why i create: stories of abuse & the desire to create safe places for others; sweetness amidst the dark & hard

i know too well that life isn't always jolly. soo many hard things in my life have left a desire to create safe environments, places where burdens can be lifted and comfort can be found. hear about one specific experience i encountered, as well as some recent experiences with collectors and my artwork. ***while this episode does not contain explicit language, there are hard things discussed in this episode. the words "sexual abuse" & "sexual assault" are used in this episode, so either put in some earbuds, or be prepared to have a heart-to-heart with your tweens/teens (which is always a good thing right?!) i speak candidly, and in a very raw way about some of the abusive things that i have experienced in life, how these hard things have shaped my outlook and desire to make places of safety for my family, loved ones, friends, and collectors. i also speak about my lifelong quest and desire to embrace the good, the beautiful, and the divine. my uncle, who you'll proably come to adore as much as i do, is named richard beach. he is still a goldsmith, but thankfully, no longer an employee at sierra west jewelers. instead, you can find him at forge jewelry, which is also located in orem, utah. ==> connect with katrina <== katrinaberg.com join the sweet list (psst...perks only available to email subscribers): subscriber-only painting releases secret sales and discounts invitations to special events behind-the-scenes peeks and previews and so much more pando fine art | 444 main street | part of golden spiral fine art see all of my paintings currently available at the gallery CONNECT WITH ME: katrinaberg.com email: [email protected] join my SWEETlist (my email list) instagram @katrina.berg LEAVE ME FEEDBACK: - what should i talk about next? let me know in the comments below. - did you enjoy this episode? if so, leave me a review!