Ashley Osio

After burnout and chronic health issues made my world smaller, returning to painting helped me reconnect with creativity, joy, and parts of myself I thought I'd lost.

What happens when being capable turns into carrying everything? A reflection on over-functioning, perfectionism, and learning to let other people handle things differently.

When everything still needs doing, rest can feel like something you have to earn. But your need for it doesn't depend on finishing the list.