05/01/2019
At first, I couldn’t even look or listen, I was in total disbelief.
I’ve also had much bigger, more pressing issues to address.
Initially, I thought I’d walk away silently and try to forget.
But, one way or another, the universe decided I should know how unsupportive and unkind so many people I gave everything to could really be.
Lesson certainly learned.
When I moved to Sedona, I felt welcomed and cared for and respected. Of course, I’m not naïve and I wasn’t shocked when I found angry, selfish, dishonest people with issues and agendas here, just like everywhere in the world. But I cared for and respected the multitudes of people I formed relationships with. More so, I foolishly put everyone else’s needs and desires ahead of my own. I thought my kindness was appreciated. (Again, my fault, lesson learned)
**this is not a pity party, only a last statement to set the record straight**
I sacrificed my family, time and patience with my children and my partner to accommodate every single customer’s requests. I even sacrificed my health and my financial stability. And ultimately, my sanity.
I not only groomed and cared for your precious animals, I cared for you and gave you my precious time, I even gave away services for free when I felt it would significantly help you.
With the exception of a few very special people, you know who you are if you did not bad mouth me, spread rumors, etc...... I am wholly disappointed in a lot of the Sedona/VOC Community. I have heard and seen outrageous lies told about me and am frankly, in disbelief that several people could say things like “ how could she DO THIS TO ME?? “
I was your dog or cat’s HAIRDRESSER.
I treated you fairly.
I treated your pet with love.
I went into enormous debt to keep my shop open.
I am experiencing a high-risk pregnancy with multiple complications.
I could not attain a trustworthy stand-in for me while I had to be out of work for at least 9-12 months.
I DID tell many of you things were not looking good.
I DID post on social media that I had to close the shop abruptly due to my current medical condition.
I’m sorry I did not have the chance to “put a sign in the window” or phone 750 clients personally.
(For the record: I also was not a front for a drug selling operation, sorry to disappoint you)
Most of you could not imagine what I’ve been through, and to find out they way I’ve been spoken about only cuts deeper.
To those who have stood behind me and truly care, deepest thanks for all of your support over the past 2 years. I just wanted to groom enough dogs to pay my bills when I got here and I was so grateful for all of the clients and referrals that helped me support my family. 22 years into my career, I hadn’t planned on starting a business... I did it in order to not let my clients down, I hoped it wouldn’t be too hard on my life and affect my ultimate goal in moving out here - which was to simplify my life, but it WAS too hard and it was way too complicated... the payoff ended up being “0”.
I walked away with debt, sadness and regret while preparing for a new baby.
It killed me inside to do what I had to do, I exhausted ALL options. The stress alone has hospitalized me multiple times. It seems as though many of you could not be compassionate enough to think about what it might be like for me...
I guess your pet’s haircut is much more important than my children or my own health.
I will forever be more cautious of others and make sure I put myself and my loved ones before all else.
I sincerely hope you all find peace and happiness in your own lives. ❤️🙏🏻
