For years, I was the woman who kept everything running and always showing up for others.

Somewhere along the way, I stopped showing up for myself. I forgot the small things that once brought me joy.

Maybe you know that feeling too.

I fell into a cycle of overworking. I tied my worth to constant achievement, only to find myself emotionally drained and disconnected. I felt stretched thin… yet kept going anyway. Slowly, I lost sight of who I was.

But everything shifted with one small, intentional choice: I paused and picked up something I loved. I began creating with my hands again.

At that moment, I allowed myself to be present. And I realised how long I’d been running on empty. And in that pause, something became clear: Sometimes all we need is a small reminder to pause for a second and come back to ourselves.

Crafting became more than a creative outlet. It became a way to reconnect with myself. And that’s why I started Trudy Handmade to turn small, grounding reminders into wearable anchors women can carry through their day, helping them stay connected to themselves.

If you’ve been giving your all and forgetting yourself in the process, you’re not alone. I create each piece as a reminder that you matter and that your care counts too.

Discover wearable reminders crafted for women who give their all.

— Ricia Chiew

Founder, Trudy Handmade