I Thought DIY Would Heal Me (It Didn't)

To the version of me who thought making wind chimes from old silverware would be a healing little weekend project: I wish I could warn you. You pictured sunlight, a gentle breeze, and that soft clinking sound—like a soundtrack for a life you thought you’d have by now. Instead, you’re hunched over a fork at midnight, hands shaking, drilling holes you’re sure are crooked, wondering if you’ll ever get the metal shavings out of your hair. The kitchen smells like burnt metal. The fork you saved from your grandmother’s set? Bent beyond recognition. I wanted to make something beautiful out of scraps. Instead, I’m just staring at a pile of ruined cutlery, wishing I’d left well enough alone. Sometimes, making something new just reminds you what you can’t get back. #DIYDiaries #RenovationRegrets #HomeFeels #Home #HomeDecor