STUDIO VLOG #23 ☆ A difficult week running my small business! | Fauna Rose ☆ 

Hey lovelies! 1. I’m so sorry it’s late! I’ve been having some issues with my internet and RU-vid! 2. I’m not great at talking about my mental health and I almost wasn’t going to include a lot in the video but I want these vlogs to be as realistic and true as possible so I’m sorry about the water works. But thank you for letting this be a great space where I can be honest ♥️

Dont ever feel guilty if you're struggling with mental health, you're only human. You're an inspiration. Im having chemotherapy treatment and get a bit anxious, but your Vlogs have inspired me with my crafting and really help to clear my mind, so thankyou. You're a star x

Don't ever stay where you are not happy. Move look for another job. It's easy to say, but you want to be happy or at least like what you do. Thank you for sharing and opening up ❤

Don’t feel guilty you are not on your own. You can get through it one step at a time. You are doing fantastic and you sell some lovely products. I watch your vlogs all the time. Tracey. X

I loved your honest talk! Not only because I can relate, but we should be encouraged to talk about the rough stuff. Running a business and having another job must be so tough. I'm very lucky that my day job allows me to be me. Personally, I don't think I could work at a job where tattoos and dyed hair weren't allowed. You are so strong for pushing through!

I HEAR YOU... and your problems and struggles are so important.and thank you for talking about feeling uncomfortable in a work environment, i am 59 and have struggled with this for years (many people just thinking i was lazy and didnt want to work) i worked from home making things but back then there was no you tube or social media so no one really knew ... sorry for the rant.. but please know you really helped me today THANK YOU and take good care of you.

Never apologise for being yourself. One of the reasons I subscribe to your channel is your honesty in everything. I really like your content, your small business, and you. Plus your cats are dead cute. Stay strong chick. Nx

I've felt exactly the same way. I gave up working for others because it made me miserable. I now work for myself, and although money is a constant struggle, it made such a huge difference to my mental health. I also have ADHD and honestly quitting the 9 - 5 was the best thing for me. I also was fortunate enough to get some help through the government / universal credit when I went self employed so it's always worth seeing what help you can get financially through your local council to ease money worries when you do decide to work on the business full time. :)

Your problems may be “first world problems” but that doesn’t make them any less valid. Please don’t feel you need to play them down. We’re all here watching YOUR vlog because we love them and we love that you show us your authenticity! We’ve got your back. Love that new scrunchie material BTW - it looks like spring time 🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸

Oh Megan 🖤 I've only just discovered your channel so I'm late commenting but seeing you being so unhappy and hearing you just broke my heart. There's no shame in struggling with your mental health. I hope you went and got a big squeezy hug after filming that clip.

Don't ever feel you have to apologise for being human. As for the changing your appearance at work, if you can, change jobs, if only for the mortgage thing until you are earning enough from YT to leave. Obviously this is 11months ago I need to watch the rest of the vlogs!! You are an inspiration to me. I am a teacher and get imposter syndrome all the time! I started making scrunchies to sell at markets because of you and an Aussie YT'er @madebytaylahrose. Take heed of your mirror decals! 😉x

Aww 💕💕 sending love and positivity you’re doing great and it’s okay to sometimes not be okay even if you feel like you don’t have a reason to feel the way you do. It’s okay! You’re not alone! Remember that 💕💕💕

Don't be sad. We handle stress and anxiety, and depression in different ways. And it has its way to bring us down in ways you didn't this was possible. But it all depends on how we handle it and not let it get to you. And always the best was is to let it out and talk with a friend or family. Or even on here with complete strangers. We are all here for one another. We just have to break the wall of the one thing that scares most of us. And that is opening up and letting someone see how you are hurting. And not worry that they are going to make fun of you for it. The more you hold it in, the harder it is to let it go. And then it can lead you down a road that has no out. It is only when we can open up that we can see the light in the darkness. But always feel free to talk to someone, anyone. We are all here for one another. Stay strong and keep up the great work, and enjoy that new baby niece.

I feel you I ended up being off of work for 4months due to stress and anxiety. There is no problem with you talking or venting at least you are letting it out and not letting it stew on your mind

I totally get it, I experience the same things (except the work thing). It makes me sad that you blame yourself for feeling a certain way for something you can't really control in a way. 😢 (I mean.. I do that to myself too sometimes.) Your feelings are just as valid as anyone else's. I really hope you're feeling better soon!♥

We all have our bad days… it’s a real look at small business. I run one too and it’s not all sales all the time. It’s the grind and the work put in. I love your vlogs… keep being you ❤

Look I’m a single mom I was the mom and the dad and starting my own business was so hard especially when you have invested so much of your money in time. It’s easy to want to quit or not try but your dreams don’t come true with no effort. Working a job job is hard when your passion is else where. I’ve struggled with this for years. And I got to the point where I quit for over 2 years and I have found it’s so so so so hard to be noticed again. But you gotta keep at it. Cause this feeling you have won’t last forever . You are beautiful and so talented. Keep swimming !! And celebrate you!!

This is so true though. This is a prime example of how toxic the “professional image” is for those who dare to break barriers with their style. It’s so mentally damaging suppressing our real selves for the sake of looking “professional” I can do my job just as well with my tattoos, piercings and colourful hair on show, in fact allowing a person to express themselves in a work environment is only going to allow that person to thrive more. Ugh. I hope you’re doing a bit better now lovely xx

I just discovered you and really apreciate you opening up. New subscriber here. i am excited to follow your journey. (PS... I totally relate with your work topic and feelings)

Your feelings are valid, I really want to say you are a wonderful, beautiful young woman. I hope soon your business will be enough to allow you to give up a job that doesn’t suit your awesome personality. BTW I love the Stella! It is hard to find patterned satin.

I think you are amazing! You have great work ethic and being consistent with your postings is going to help build your business. Watching your RU-vid videos helped lift me from a horrible depression recently and inspired me to keep going with my sewing :-).

Thank you for sharing your vulnerable moments with us. I too don't do well in a work environment, and I fully understand what you meant. I am currently building a business myself and hopefully being able to create in my own space will make me feel better.

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You don't need to apologise this is real life, your not alone in feeling this way,made me cry too, but we carry on and do what we have to do, well done for sharing.❤

You and your products are lovely. Keep that chin up. It’s hard work working and running a small business and you’re doing amazing. As well as your products, do you also make the branded labels on them yourself? x

💚 I just found you!!! Hi from Indiana USA

Hi, honey! I love what you do and just don't have the courage to start my own business as you did! Always here to talk, if you want to! 🥰😘

Big hugs. Love the items you make. Take care.

I now how u feel some days I feel I don’t want to wake up

Aww lovely ❤ Blub away... sending big hugs. Struggling with mental health is really hard but you are doing amazingly running a small business, working and having a life! Have you tried pound a meter fabric btw...fabric changes but a good variety 😊😊

We are only human and I think it’s important for us, when we can, to share the not so fun/nice parts of the small business experience especially when we also have careers and family as well. So thank you for sharing and know you are not alone, I have similar struggles too and haven’t been able to share them on my channel yet. SN i saw that you glued the lanyard together and don’t have any tags on them. May I suggest gluing your tags on before your finishing knit. 27:23

First off you are completely allowed to be upset and feel whatever it is that you are feeling. You are entitled to those feelings. Secondly a standard work environment isn’t for everyone I have learned this too, and it sucks to feel like you are being pressured into one. Please know that we see you for exactly who you are, and love you for it. I am sorry you are struggling so badly right now, but don’t beat yourself up for having emotions or expressing them.

A blip.... keep going. Look how far you have come in such a short time. Don't let the ADHD mind monkeys tell you otherwise. ❤

Thank you for sharing your struggles. Being neuroatypic makes me feel so alone, it's hard to juggle with having a business and being creative. I also can relate to the struggle of being in a work environment, it got so bad for me that I had to be put on disability. That's what made me finally take the jump and open my creative business, which makes me lose a lot of money at the moment, but I had to have something in my life to keep going... so thank you for making me see that I'm not the only one!

I’m so sorry you’re struggling 😢x I pray our Heavenly Father comforts you and strengthens you in Jesus name amen 🙏

I am a mom to two, and step mom to 3. Three out of the 5 have ADHD and I also am a CPC who works with Adults who have ADHD. I hear you. I understand. The emotions, the intrusive thoughts, all of it. Problems are relative. If it's important to you, then it's important. Nothing more to be said. It's good that you are conscious of your feelings. Best way is to get it out and have a good support system around you. XOXO