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The Unseen Side of Single Motherhood
It’s easy to conjure a picture of a single mom. Tired. Overwhelmed. Maybe a little messy. We see these images echoed in the media, whispered in judgment, and reflected in our own self-perception. But what lies beneath the surface? What about the strength? The resilience? The dreams that refuse to be silenced? The Full-Time Hustle… Read more
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When Memories Find You
Sometimes, memories sneak up on you when you least expect it — and exactly when you need them most. This past weekend, it happened to me during a simple spring cleaning session. I was knee-deep in dust, boxes, and forgotten things when I found them: a set of butterflies, tucked away at the back of… Read more
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Stolen Moments: How I Fight for Creativity in the Chaos of Single Motherhood
Coffee, Courage, and a Cracked Phone Screen There are days when I feel like I’m living five lives at once—full-time employee, unpaid Uber driver, homework enforcer, chef, maid, dog walker, and somewhere deep under the layers… artist. I’m a single mom trying to do it all—keeping the lights on, showing up at work with something… Read more
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Becoming
She didn’t always feel like this. Calm. Steady. Real.There was a time she tried to be perfect. Quiet. Put together. Easy to understand. A version of herself made to please everyone else.But it didn’t last.In the quiet, she realized something was missing— her. Not the version people expected. The real one. Messy, silly, honest.She stopped hiding. Let her hair fall wild. Let herself… Read more
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A Heartfelt Thank You — ArtEast 2025
I’m still taking it all in. This past weekend @ArtEast_Ottawa Awards Exhibition was nothing short of surreal. To everyone who came out, shared a kind word, stood in front of my piece Hopeful, and took the time to connect—thank you. Your presence meant more than you know. Creating art is often a solitary process, but… Read more
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The Mask and the Mirror
At first, they were light—golden words, warm hands, a gaze that promised safety. They mirrored the desires she thought she knew, weaving a web of admiration that drew her in. In those early days, she believed every compliment was genuine, every smile sincere. But slowly, as the days stretched on, the vibrant veneer began to… Read more
My Crazy Blog
Hello,
I’m Christine
Welcome to Shaping the Crazy — a space where art, poetry, and resilience meet. Through digital art and mixed media, I transform life’s chaos into beauty, meaning, and hope, creating content that celebrate healing, growth, gratitude, and the beautifully imperfect journey of becoming.
Shaping the Crazy 