Hi Friends, So… I'm doing a thing. I have been trying to leave the US for the past three years. Every winter, it hits me that I do not want to be here in Baltimore. Between my seasonal affective disorder, the loss of my garden which is one of my favorite mental health tools, and the isolation, I've needed to be somewhere hot. The past few years, I've had the divine opportunity to travel to Mexico, Brazil and Nigeria, but my personal economy is now requiring a bigger and more immediate transition. I've been working on building my business, but in the past two years, the grief of losing my father and my dog took a hit on my motivation and energy. I'm incredibly grateful for the reiki, energy coaching and bone reading clients I've had over the past year and for my work at Oja Aje Apothecary, but the financial reality of the US had outpaced the growth of my business. I'm now unearthing from an extreme amount of debt and resistance to releasing my home. The sale of my home and shift to a non-U.S. economy is seeming to be the best way to shift this particular mountain. On the plus side: Rock bottom has passed. A month ago I received notification of intent to foreclose, but due to an extremely timely loan from a friend (THANK YOU!), I have time to clear my home and put it up for sale. Also on the plus side, this is a longtime dream to leave the U.S. There are a handful of places on the earth that when I travel there, I want to cry when it's time to get back on the plane and luckily I have family in one of those places. It's time to make this transition, but I could really use your help. I’m packing up my beloved home in Baltimore (aka my sanctuary), sorting through years of stuff, grieving what I’m letting go of, and trying to figure out how to actually get a 4-story house emptied in less than 30 days. I’ve been resisting asking for help on a larger scale, because, well—hello guilt, imposter syndrome, and “other people have it worse” syndrome. But the truth is: I need support. This is a huge house and anyone who knows me, knows I love fashion and cute things. Here’s what would really help right now: 🧳 Practical Stuff: Funds (travel, storage, unexpected life things) Gift cards (gas, grocery, Airbnb, etc.) Hotel/travel vouchers Meals or food delivery while I’m packing Zoom company while I sort and wonder why I have 27 pairs of panties that don't fit! People to take my cute things! 🫶 Emotional/Spiritual Stuff: Prayers, Reiki, and general good juju Invitations to visit or stay with you as I travel across the country Remote job opportunities (I need to earn but can’t do it all right now) Invitations to teach workshops or lead dance/movement offerings This transition is not polished or fully planned. It’s messy, tender, and guided by faith. I’m sad to leave this home and city that have meant so much. I’m excited for what’s next. I’m scared, hopeful, and deeply grateful for any support you can offer—big or small. Thanks for being part of this wild leap. With love (and lots of cute things which could be in your home!), Miasia