Cath's Korner

10/06/2026

Hi everyone!

*see end of post for NEW information regarding donations*

I haven’t been posting, but behind the scenes I’ve been planning & prepping for my next step with Cath’s Korner.

A lot of my work lately has been internal- coming face to face with the deepest parts of myself and just sitting with her- sitting with every version of myself and (slowly but surely) shedding the the parts I no longer need. I’ve cried more in the last few months than I have in the last few years- truly experiencing what it means to grieve the old versions of myself. 

I’ve lived many different lives in my 34 years & I’m finally starting to understand why. Remembering who I am has been the hardest, yet most rewarding period of my life, preparing me to guide others through the fire to reclaim their lives, to embrace who they are and why they are here- today.

This is a slow build, but I know where Cath’s Korner is headed and I am so excited. Stay tuned!!

The address for Donations has changed! Please PM me for details. At this time I’m ONLY taking women’s clothing/accessories/small household items/unused cosmetic products.

Thank you for your continued support!

08/17/2026

In the last two weeks, I have gotten a TON of donations, and I am so, so, so grateful for every single one.

Right now, I have an excess of kids’ clothing. I haven’t even made it through all the sizes yet, but it’s looking like I have everything from baby all the way up to young adult, in addition to my normal women’s clothing.

So… I want to help some people out with back-to-school clothes.

I know school starts soon, and not everyone has the extra money to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe for their kids. If that’s you and you need clothing for your child, HIT ME UP.

I have evening hours available this week, and I would LOVEEEE to put your kid in something they actually pick out and feel good wearing to school.

I’ll set up a little shopping experience just for you and your kiddo(s). Just message me with a few dates/times that work for you, and I’ll do my best to make it happen.

Back-to-school shopping was always one of the WORST times for me when I was in the thick of it. And honestly? S**t, it still is sometimes. 😂 Everything is ridiculously overpriced—even the thrift stores.

So come shop for your kid.

FREE.

No judgment. No questions. Just come find some stuff they love. ❤️

08/06/2026

Something I'm realizing lately- mindset is literally everything.

I look back on this last year of my life and honestly... I am not really in a better position financially, in my relationship, or otherwise. But I am the happiest I have ever been.

I am entirely unsure of my future at the moment, but it's all good because I know everything is going to be okay.

I have worked so incredibly hard on my mindset over the last year because honestly, it was all I had left. It was either change my perspective, or eventually go back down the road I came from.

I have been clean for 7 years this month, and the last thing to change was my mindset. Which honestly was the thing holding me back in the first place.

I used to think getting clean was the hard part. And don't get me wrong, it was. But learning how to actually live, how to find joy, how to be grateful for the life in front of me... that has been a whole different journey.

I have learned to find joy in the small moments- watching a bee pollinate my garden, hanging with my kids and doing absolutely nothing in particular, sitting outside, laughing, just being present.

Those moments are still the best moments of my life.

Addiction stole my joy. Or maybe more accurately, addiction took me so far away from myself that I forgot how to find joy.

When I was using, I used to look at "normal" people and literally YEARN to be able to switch places with them. I wanted the boring life. I wanted the simple moments. I wanted the things everyone else seemed to take for granted. And now I have them.

I literally PRAYED for these boring ass moments we all take for granted.

I prayed for the days where I could sit in my garden, watch my kids play, drink my coffee, worry about normal things, and just feel peace. The funny thing is, I used to think those moments sounded boring. I thought sobriety was boring. Now I realize they are the moments I was fighting for all along.

Are my circumstances perfect? Absolutely not. Do I have everything figured out? Definitely not.

But I am happy. I am present. I am grateful.

And that is something I never thought I would be able to say.

Sometimes the biggest transformation isn't what changes around you. It's what changes inside of you.

08/05/2026

Let’s talk accountability and brutal honesty.

These two things are ESSENTIAL in life, but especially when you are in recovery.

A lot of times, our integrity is one of the things that gets damaged the most during active addiction. And honestly? That can be one of the hardest things to rebuild.

Going from a life where you are lying, hiding, manipulating, and doing whatever you have to do just to survive... to a life where you are honest, you take responsibility, and you actually show up for yourself and others?

That is HARD.

Like... really freaking hard.

I think this is one of the reasons a lot of addicts struggle to truly heal. Because eventually, you have to look yourself in the mirror and accept everything you did. The people you hurt. The things you said. The things you did to survive.

And that guilt? Man... it can eat you alive if you let it.

But the only way through it is accountability.

You have to own it. You have to make amends where you can. You have to become someone you can actually trust again.

Most people wouldn't think twice about being a few minutes late, forgetting to text someone back, or not following through on something small.

But for someone in recovery? Those "little things" matter.

Because rebuilding your integrity happens in the little moments.

Showing up when you said you would.
Keeping your word.
Being honest even when it's uncomfortable.
Taking responsibility instead of making excuses. These are literally the things that helped keep me on the straight and narrow when I first got clean.

These things seem so simple from the outside. But for those of us who spent years living in survival mode, they can be some of the hardest lessons to learn.

Recovery isn't just about not using. It's about becoming someone you are proud of. It's about rebuilding trust—with other people, but also with yourself.

And that takes honesty. It takes accountability. It takes doing the hard things even when nobody is watching.

08/04/2026

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately.

Cath's Korner has been blessed with some incredible donations, and I'm so thankful for every single person who has trusted me with them. But I've realized something...

Instead of waiting for people to find us, maybe it's time for us to go to them.

I'm not quite ready to share exactly what that looks like yet, but I have a vision, and I'm slowly gathering everything I'll need to make it happen.

Right now, I'm looking for:

* Women's clothing (all sizes)
* Shoes
* Purses
* Jewelry & accessories
* New socks & underwear
* Hygiene products
* Rolling clothing racks
* Hangers (the more, the better!)
* Plastic totes with lids

I'm also hoping to connect with boutiques, retail stores, churches, or businesses that might be willing to donate clothing in bulk or host a donation bin.

If you know someone who might want to partner with Cath's Korner, I'd love an introduction.

I've always believed that everyone deserves to feel seen. Sometimes something as simple as being able to choose an outfit instead of just being handed one can make all the difference.

I can't wait to share more when the time is right.

And as always... thank you for believing in Cath's Korner. I couldn't do any of this without this community.

07/30/2026

Thank you. ❤️

I just wanted to take a minute to say how incredibly grateful I am to every single person who has donated to Cath's Korner. Every food item, every piece of clothing, every dollar, every share, every kind word—it all matters more than you know.

I also wanted to be transparent about something. I recently ordered an outdoor pantry from a website that turned out to be a scam. I'll admit, it was discouraging. For a moment, my mind wanted to go back to old patterns of thinking—the ones that say, "Maybe this isn't meant to work," or "Why even try?"

But that's not who I am anymore.

Instead of letting it stop me, I'm choosing to keep moving forward. Setbacks happen, but they don't get the final say. If anything, this just reminds me why this community is so important. We don't quit because something went wrong—we find another way.

So that's exactly what I'm going to do. We'll find another pantry, we'll keep building, and we'll continue serving our community one step at a time.

Thank you for believing in this mission and for believing in me. Cath's Korner exists because of all of us, and I can't wait to see what we accomplish together. 💜

07/20/2026

Many of you are probably wondering... who is this girl? Who is Cath? What's her story?

It's one of darkness and pain, but also one of resilience, grit, and determination to just be better. It's a story of a girl who was dealt a sh*tty hand, but played it the best she knew how through the different seasons of her life.

It's a damn good comeback story, & It's a story still being written...

I wear many hats. Some would call me a ju**ie or a loser. Some would call me a bitch. Some would call me heartless. Some would call me selfless. Some would call me inspirational. Some would hold me to my past, and some have no clue what has brought me to this point today.

I am hilarious and silly, serious and deep, professional and whimsical, organized yet full of chaos. A walking contradiction, if you will.

I am a survivor with a warrior spirit. Someone who brings the dark to light and learns to live with both. I am someone who has fought through every fire that was put in my path. I have come out burned and scarred, but every single time, I have come out the other side.

There have been many things put in my path to try and deter me from my mission, to stop me dead in my tracks. It may have taken 33 years, but I have finally broken through the fog and the illusions that have kept me stuck.

I realize now that my lived experience is enough to help others and bring them through the fire as well. And that is a huge part of what I want Cath's Korner to become. A place where people can find support without shame. A place where people can be reminded that they are more than their circumstances, more than their past, and more than the worst thing they've ever done.

The clothing closet has officially evolved into a boutique-style experience for women in early recovery. Women can come in and choose clothing, shoes, and accessories to help them feel good, feel pretty, and feel like themselves again.

Because sometimes, you just need to look good to feel good. 💜

And this is just the beginning.

**Cath's Korner is currently accepting donations Monday-Saturday, 6 AM-6 PM. Porch drop-off is available, and clothing appointments are required.**

**The food pantry is open daily from 6 AM-6 PM.**

This is Cath's Korner.

This is my story.

And I'm still writing it.

07/13/2026

Grand Rising!! ☀️

Just sitting out here with my coffee this morning thinking about gratitude.

Life isn't always easy. We all have moments where it feels like everything is falling apart. I’ve come to realize that, if all I focus on is everything that's going wrong, I'll miss everything that's still going right. I’ll miss out on every little moment that makes life worth living.

This cup of coffee. The sunshine. The grass under my feet. Not to mention- I WOKE UP this morning and some people didn’t.

Another day to wake up and try again. How amazing is that?!

There was a time in my life where I couldn't appreciate the little things- too busy chasing my next high and running in circles. At this point in my life, those little things became the big things.

Gratitude doesn't mean life is perfect. It just means you're choosing to see the good that's already there.

So today, and everyday, that's what I'm doing. 💜

Oh... and don't forget! We're collecting donations for the Cath's Korner boutique! If you've got clothes hanging in your closet that made you feel like a million bucks—the dress you always got compliments on, the jeans that fit just right, that favorite sweater you hated to part with—I would LOVE to give them a second life.

Let's help another woman remember who she is. Message me if you'd like to donate!

Now, what's one thing you're grateful for today? ☀️💜

07/08/2026

Hey there, just me- being consistent, AND... I have something I'm really excited about. 💜

Cath's Korner is taking the clothing closet in a new direction.

Instead of just handing out clothes, I want to create a little boutique where women who are navigating rough seasons (with a special focus on women in early recovery) can come in and actually shop. Not with money—but with dignity. A place where they can pick out a few outfits that make them feel like themselves again.

I know clothes aren't everything. They don't fix trauma. They don't pay bills. They don't solve life's problems.

BUT I can say...

When I put on an outfit that makes me feel good- I stand taller, I smile more, I show up differently. And when you're in the trenches of early recovery, that tiny spark of confidence is enough to help keep you clean another day. I want to help women find their confidence again!! Addiction steals everything, and if I can help even one woman get her spark back, I am here for it!!

As supplies allow, each woman will be able to choose:
💜 Up to 3 outfits
👟 A pair of shoes
✨ A few accessories

OK now for the ask!!!

I'm asking you to go through your closet. Not for the clothes you never liked. I'm asking for the pieces you actually loved. The dress that made you feel beautiful. The jeans that fit perfectly. The cardigan you always reached for. The outfit that made you feel confident walking into a room. If you're ready to pass those pieces on, I'd love to give them a second life with someone who could really use that little reminder that she IS that B**** and can get through anything!!

The best way to contact me is call/text: 223-264-6570
I can also be reached via email: [email protected]/via DM on Cath's Korner

Let's fill this boutique with confidence, hope, and a whole lot of love. 💜

Send a message to learn more