I never expected a tiny kitten to change my life but that’s exactly what happened. After a long battle with grief, anxiety and depression, he became the spark that helped me find my way back to joy. This is the story of how one little soul helped me begin again.

Losing My Anchor

My world came to a halt on February 12, 2021, when I lost my father to cancer. I’ve always battled anxiety and depression, but this was a grief I had never known.

My dad was more than just a parent, he was my best friend, my constant, my hero. After he passed, life felt gray and empty. I stopped feeling joy. I stopped feeling much of anything at all.

A Chance Encounter That Changed Everything

Months passed by, until one ordinary day, I was online, casually looking at kittens for adoption. And then, I saw him. A tiny little kitty with the sweetest little face. In that moment, something clicked in my heart. I just knew.

I reached out to the agency, filled out the paperwork, sent the adoption fee and just like that, he was mine. On October 11, 2024, we brought our little boy home. It was the first day on a long time that I felt excited about something again.

Healing in Tiny Moments

He didn’t just fill the space in my apartment, he filled the space in my heart.

Suddenly, I had a reason to get out of bed. A reason to smile, laugh, take care of something…and take care of myself. He brought peace and purpose back into my life, one purr at a time.

Shortly after, life threw me another curveball. I was laid off from my job just a week before Christmas. I was devastated. After tirelessly searching for new jobs and getting nowhere. I decided to give myself something I never had before; a personal sabbatical. Time to reflect, heal, and think about what I truly wanted to do with my life. That’s when the idea hit me. Start a blog. Create something of my own. Share my story, my passions, and maybe even help others in the process.

He’s more than a pet, he’s my miracle baby, and the reason I found the courage to begin again.

How He Inspired This Blog

I never imagined starting a blog, but with this new sense of life, creativity came back to me. I wanted to create a space where I can explore the things I love, share the things that help me and maybe even reach someone that needs a little spark of hope.

That’s how Jill of All Trades was born. From healing, curiosity and a very special kitten.

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”- A.A. Milne

Let’s Explore Together

This blog is a place for creativity, comfort and connection. From DIYs and life tips to travel, recipes, and personal growth. I hope my story inspires you to hold on, keep going, and find joy in unexpected places.

Stick around, there’s so much more to come. 💛