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I’ve always shown up on Contra as the professional version of myself, but lately I’ve been thinking about how little space we leave for the human side of our stories.
My 2024–2025 journey as an independent designer hasn’t gone the way I imagined. When I moved to Ireland in 2023 and went freelance, things were finally gaining momentum. I secured strong retainer clients, worked with international teams, and felt deeply confident in the path I was building.
Then my mom passed away unexpectedly.
Grief doesn’t pause deadlines or invoices, and when you work for yourself, there’s no safety net. During that time, I lost clients. I slowly found my footing again through project work, only for my health to force me to slow down once more.
#IndependentDesigner #FreelanceJourney #UXDesign #BrandDesign #HumanBehindTheWork
Thanks for sharing your story, Liz! Sending you a virtual hug as the grief moves through you and you move through life <3
Thank you Celia<3
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