The Start of it all

I wanted to share with you why I created The Mossy Coast.

 

Do you ever bite your nails, fidget with objects, or feel irritable with the urge to move? Many people experience this, and it’s even harder to manage when you're young.

 

I can relate, as I have an anxiety disorder. But it was my son’s struggle to manage his own body that inspired me to find a solution for both of us.

 

My son's occupational therapist explained that people who fidget often do so near the center of their bodies—hence habits like nail-biting or hair chewing.

 

Anxiety triggers stress hormones that prepare the body for action, leading to these behaviors.

 

This knowledge motivated me to create a fidget accessory that would help my son—and myself—that we could both wear. It needed to be simple for him and beautiful for me. So, I began sketching ideas. Soon, I became hooked on designing jewelry. I took courses, experimented, and learned from the internet.

 

Combining what I’ve learned with my love for nature, The Mossy Coast continues to grow and connects others with the forests and coast of Vancouver Island.