Hello

My Story

My journey with mental health has been long, layered, and deeply personal ever since childhood.

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In 2023, I went through one of the hardest things of my life, it left me emotionally and physically drained. It was painful and it forced me to reflect deeply. Like so many who’ve experienced trauma; I moved through grief, anger and even a desire for revenge. But somewhere in all that hurt, I stopped and asked myself: Is this really who I want to be? Is this how I want to be remembered?

Then something unexpected happened. One night, after finally getting a peaceful night’s sleep, I had a vivid dream. I heard my great-grandmother’s voice say so clearly, “Let them know they’re not alone.” I woke up in tears, laughing thinking: Okay Grandma… but how?

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That moment was the beginning of what would become Illuminary Lore.

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I started diving into mental health on a deeper level, exploring things like aromatherapy and how scent and color can impact how we feel and think. Honestly. I was skeptical at first but once I experienced the calming effects for myself, I knew I was onto something. Around the same time, I started writing my thoughts down on paper again and saw how easily the words just flowed, I would imagine this is how writers feel when they get an idea for a new book. I had remembered writing a letter for someone putting my thoughts down on how I felt with how they were treating me and it got me to thinking. I know I am not the only one who has a hard time expressing feelings through words. Whether you were taught not to speak unless spoken to or to hold your emotions in and do not let anyone see them. That’s when everything clicked.

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What if I could combine the comfort of healing words with the calming power of scent and color? What if I could create something that helped people feel understood, even when they didn’t know how to express what they were going through? After almost 3  years of learning, experimenting, and creating, Illuminary Lore was born.

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This isn’t just a candle brand. It’s a way to offer comfort and connection. Each candle is made with intention, whether it’s for someone facing their own mental health challenges or for someone who wants to support a loved one but doesn’t know what to say with words. Words are hard sometimes.

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Whether it’s for yourself, a friend, a coworker or someone you care about. Illuminary Lore is here to say, “You’re not alone. and you will never feel like that again”. Here at Illuminary Lore you are heard, seen and appreciated even if it's a handwritten note on a tiny piece of paper.

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At the heart of it all is a simple belief: every story matters and every story should be seen and heard. My hope is that Illuminary Lore creates space for more support, more healing and more connection.When we feel seen and supported, real healing can begin.