A Week Later: Finding Strength in Community

Last week, I was very open and honest about my struggles with anxiety and depression, and with the business - I felt like I was in the pit of despair.

I won’t lie—I felt sick after posting about it. Vulnerability hangover, big time. I almost deleted it. Was I being unprofessional? Were people rolling their eyes, wondering when I’d finally just be positive?

But then, the messages of support poured in. My phone was full of emails from a community of women I barely knew, offering words of encouragement and belief in me. I had just come from the doctor’s office when she asked, "Do you have some support around you?" I looked down at my phone and said, "Well, it appears there are a bunch of women here that believe in me?".

I spent the week trying to pull myself up, leaning on the unexpected support from these incredible women who reminded me that I wasn’t alone.

Just as I started to feel a little stronger, another blow came.

At the end of last week, NISA, our sportswear manufacturer, announced they’re closing in a few weeks.  It’s devastating. My heart goes out to their team, who have fought so hard for so long. The industry is tough right now, and this is a huge loss. 

To be honest, I don’t yet know what this means for Zeenya. I don’t know what it means for handling returns, faults, or our next steps. But what I do know is that we will figure it out. 

These past weeks have taught me that in the throes of depression, a kind gesture can make a huge difference- regardless of how well you know them. 

💙 Thank you Zeenya Community for showing up for me. I'm still here.

Kylie