Help City Bones get back on their feet
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Hi friends and family!
Some of you may already know but for those who do not- I’ve been struggling with C-PTSD & C-trauma since age 5.
I have made the decision to stay in California as all of my trauma stems from Ohio and I don’t feel it would be best to continue living in a place with constant reminders.
With that being said, I do not have my car out here. I’ve been contemplating the best option on getting it out here. I’ve decided shipping will be the most cost effective and the best for my sweet car.
Not having my car has been incredibly difficult for me to continue working on my art and for my mental health. It has also caused me to lose my main source of income. Vending is where I sell the majority of my pieces. Without my car I haven’t been able to have a consistent income. Sometimes I’m not able to leave the house for days because I don’t have any form of transportation.
My art means EVERYTHING to me. It’s my form of meditation and my way to heal from certain traumas.
To ship it is quoted around $2000 The extra is to $500 is to help me with vending fees and new supplies! If you’d like to donate even a dollar that would be incredible ♥️
And please remember that there is NOTHING to be ashamed of with being open about your mental health and sharing your own journey! Honestly there is nothing braver or stronger than seeking help ♥️
If you’d like to read the story behind City Bones you can scroll down ♥️
TW animal abuse & child abuse
I started this venture when I was in elementary school. I would find road kill around my childhood home, carefully pick them up and bury them in my moms backyard. I would do the same thing when I was out running around in the woods. I would hold a little ceremony and tell them that they were loved and that they were important and place flowers on their grave.
I endured a lot in my childhood. But one of the worst things was the animal abuse I witnessed. At the age of 5 I was being molested by a family friend. One of the ways my abuser silenced me was to run over a flock of geese while I was in his truck. That’s the first time I remember disassociating. Starting in elementary school all throughout High School I was stalked by a serial child molester/child trafficker and he would threaten me by leaving dead animals on our front porch or mailbox. Lastly, when I was a kid my grandma, would show me pictures of snakes she cut up because she didn’t want them in her garden.
Although picking them up breaks my heart, I spend so much time with each and every one of them. I now bury them in my backyard and have a similar ceremony. I still tell them that they were important and contributed so much to this world!
My art isn’t random. It’s a way for me to heal. It’s a way for me to tell these lost lives that they were important, appreciated and loved!
Love y’all!
Calista (City Bones)
Some of you may already know but for those who do not- I’ve been struggling with C-PTSD & C-trauma since age 5.
I have made the decision to stay in California as all of my trauma stems from Ohio and I don’t feel it would be best to continue living in a place with constant reminders.
With that being said, I do not have my car out here. I’ve been contemplating the best option on getting it out here. I’ve decided shipping will be the most cost effective and the best for my sweet car.
Not having my car has been incredibly difficult for me to continue working on my art and for my mental health. It has also caused me to lose my main source of income. Vending is where I sell the majority of my pieces. Without my car I haven’t been able to have a consistent income. Sometimes I’m not able to leave the house for days because I don’t have any form of transportation.
My art means EVERYTHING to me. It’s my form of meditation and my way to heal from certain traumas.
To ship it is quoted around $2000 The extra is to $500 is to help me with vending fees and new supplies! If you’d like to donate even a dollar that would be incredible ♥️
And please remember that there is NOTHING to be ashamed of with being open about your mental health and sharing your own journey! Honestly there is nothing braver or stronger than seeking help ♥️
If you’d like to read the story behind City Bones you can scroll down ♥️
TW animal abuse & child abuse
I started this venture when I was in elementary school. I would find road kill around my childhood home, carefully pick them up and bury them in my moms backyard. I would do the same thing when I was out running around in the woods. I would hold a little ceremony and tell them that they were loved and that they were important and place flowers on their grave.
I endured a lot in my childhood. But one of the worst things was the animal abuse I witnessed. At the age of 5 I was being molested by a family friend. One of the ways my abuser silenced me was to run over a flock of geese while I was in his truck. That’s the first time I remember disassociating. Starting in elementary school all throughout High School I was stalked by a serial child molester/child trafficker and he would threaten me by leaving dead animals on our front porch or mailbox. Lastly, when I was a kid my grandma, would show me pictures of snakes she cut up because she didn’t want them in her garden.
Although picking them up breaks my heart, I spend so much time with each and every one of them. I now bury them in my backyard and have a similar ceremony. I still tell them that they were important and contributed so much to this world!
My art isn’t random. It’s a way for me to heal. It’s a way for me to tell these lost lives that they were important, appreciated and loved!
Love y’all!
Calista (City Bones)
Organizer
Calista Harper
Organizer
Garden Grove, CA