From Darkness to Light: How My Journey Transformed Into a Mission

Five years ago, I hit rock bottom. My world crumbled beneath me, and I found myself lost in the darkest places—depression, suicidal thoughts, anorexia, bulimia, and body dysmorphia. I couldn’t even recognize how I got there. It felt like I was drowning, suffocated by my own thoughts, with no light in sight.

But in the middle of that darkness, I made a choice—to search for even the faintest glimmer of light. That light came from within me, hidden under all the pain: my love for creating. It was through the simple act of making something with my hands and surrounding myself with words I desperately needed to hear that I began to heal.

I started crafting jewelry with powerful words and affirmations—tiny reminders I could wear close to my heart. Each piece became an anchor, pulling me back to myself when the waves of negative self-talk tried to drag me under. Little by little, those words rewired my thoughts, shifted my mindset, and transformed my life. They saved me.

That’s why my jewelry is more than just beautiful pieces—it’s a lifeline. A symbol of hope, healing, and the power we hold to rewrite our own stories. My brand was born from my pain but fuelled by my purpose: to remind every woman that no matter how dark it gets, there is always light within you. You just have to choose to see it !!!

And I don’t share this for you to feel sorry for me—ever. I share it to show you what’s possible. There is hope, even in the darkest places, if you believe in yourself and look for that light within the darkness. Our struggles and setbacks aren’t just obstacles; they’re gifts. They grow us, strengthen us, and remind us of our power, our resilience, and the choice we have every single day—to take a step forward, even when it feels difficult, even when it feels impossible.

I chose to change the way I was thinking, and it transformed my life. Now, I’m on a mission to help women all over the world realize their potential, step into their power, and truly believe in the magic they already possess.

As I went through this transformation, my business became an extension of my healing—a living, breathing part of my journey. Even my logo carries the essence of this story. It represents the balance of darkness and light, a reminder that we need opposites because without them, nothing exists. We need the dark to truly see the light, and we need the light to give meaning to the dark. My logo reflects this with the sun and the moon—because no matter how long or dark the night, the sun will always rise.

There are 11 dots and 11 sunbeams in my logo, representing 11:11—a universal sign that you’re on the right path, a gentle reminder that you’ve got this. Keep going. And the letters DBL? They stand for Dream Big, Believe in Yourself, and Live outrageously grateful.

Gratitude has been the anchor that grounded me through it all. It’s the holy grail of happiness. It helped me realize that life isn’t just about surviving—it’s about living. Truly living. I discovered that everything I needed was already within me. So, I am endlessly grateful for it all—the good, the bad, the highs, the lows, the moments of clarity, and even the chaos. Every single piece of it.

Because without the darkness, I would’ve never found my light. And now, I get to share that light with the world.

xoxo,
Krista Lee