31/12/2023
Hi everyone, I hope everyone’s had a lovely Christmas🎄
I’ve taken some time to reflect and unfortunately I’ve came to the decision to take a pause from Louise’s Sensory Boxes. I want to be transparent with you all, and recently I have been experiencing significantly more pressures at home. As you all know my eldest son Riley is severely disabled. For over a year now Ive had no night care in place and I am struggling to maintain the level of care that is needed by myself. I hate having to rely on others to help me but this is a reality of complex needs parenting, and without carer support there is no respite, and no sleep. 😴 This has caused me severe stress and is having a detrimental effect on Riley’s health.
My life stood still a few weeks ago when Riley became unresponsive at home, and remained so for over 80 minutes until the ambulance arrived.😰 This resulted in his second PICU admission in 2 months. It reinforces to me how vulnerable to illness he is and how he can deteriorate quickly. I feel the need to remove him from school now for the remainder of winter in the hope of keeping him safe.
In addition to this my youngest Reuben has has a lot going on too, and has had a recent epilepsy diagnosis😢. With a school move imminent he will need his mummy more than ever.
This business is my passion, and when I started Louises Sensory Boxes it give me a real purpose in my life, so I’m not ready to give that up 🥰. I appreciate every single one of you, and the support I have received this past 3.5 years. I am so proud to now class alot of my customers as friends.
This is in no way a goodbye. I WILL be back when I am able to fully commit again. Moving into 2024 will be spent working on my families health and stability, and trying to regain a care package that works for us. 🤞
Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year, and I hope to see you all soon.
Louise
