u/MissFeral405

I am an in a relationship that's abusive in every way. I used to be able to say at least it's not physical but the bruise on my chest proves otherwise now. I have a GFM to try to raise money to get a hotel room for a few nights at least. Esp after realizing he's indeed cheating. But I have literally nobody in life anymore. So it's not being shared or donated to. I can show what it's going to if needed. I just want out of here for at least a few days to get my head cleared and not feel like this anymore. If anyone wants to know my story, that's fine. I'm a cancer survivor and an abuse survivor prior to this mess. I'm trying to start my own business as well and I'm just in a really messed up place in life right now.

Thank you.

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Hi everyone,

I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself.

Over the past several months, I've been rebuilding my life and decided to bet on myself for the first time.

I'm creating a brand called NICE GIRLS GONE FERAL. It started with coloring books, but my vision is much bigger than that. I'm working on coloring books, journals, planners, printable art, apparel, and other creative products built around the idea of reclaiming your agency through creativity.

I'm not trying to become the next big influencer. I just want to build something meaningful that can eventually support me financially while creating art that people genuinely connect with.

I'd love to hear from artists who have turned their creative work into a business.

\- What do you wish you had known when you started?

\- What mistakes should I avoid?

\- What's one thing that helped you gain your first customers?

I'm excited (and honestly terrified), but I'm finally putting my work out into the world.

Thanks for reading, and I'm looking forward to learning from all of you.