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ABOUT

Hello and welcome to Dawn Couch Designs!

I’m thrilled to share my story, including my passion for crafting wreaths and how this creative outlet has transformed and saved my life.

Throughout my life, I’ve battled with depression and anxiety. I experimented with various coping strategies, but none provided me with the balance and relief I desperately sought from my overwhelming emotions. In moments of despair, I often turned to my old companions, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, hoping to numb my feelings.

During the Covid pandemic, I faced a “perfect storm.” I was navigating early menopause while suddenly becoming a homeschooling mom to a fourth grader with special needs, all while trying to hold together a marriage that was crumbling. My reliance on alcohol spiraled out of control, leading me into a deep depression and a struggle with isolation, a challenge many faced. Instead of addressing my issues, I only fueled my addiction. In March 2021, when I could no longer endure another day in the same cycle, I decided to seek treatment.

As part of my recovery and healing process from alcohol addiction I discovered a deep love for crafting. Particularly hand crafted home decor and wreaths. I channel my energy into creating these lovingly handcrafted designs and in my commitment to help others I donate the profits to a charity that is near and dear to my heart. The charity is http://Innocentvoices.org and you can read more about this great charity and our fundraising efforts on my website.

Through the recovery process I learned new ways to manage stress, anxiety and depression WITHOUT alcohol. Then a friend introduced me to CRAFTING!!!!!

I enjoyed crafting so much and bonus, when I was crafting I was not focused on my addiction and how to get through another day without alcohol. My life became one-day-at-a-time through one-craft-at-a-time. I looked into all types of crafting and learned so much through watching YouTube DIY videos.

Once I discovered wreath making, I fell completely in love. The joy I would feel when walking up to my front door with a wreath welcoming me or adorning the interior of my home… I just loved it all.

Today by the Grace of God and my love of crafting I am nearly 3 years clean and sober, my most important relationships have been restored and I craft every day.

It is from the bottom of my heart that I want to thank you for your purchase and for the special part YOUR wreath has had in my recovery journey.

In addition, you have helped to raise money for children in crisis around the world as I donate 100% of the profits from ALL of my sales to the organization Innocent Voices.

Please visit InnocentVoices.org for details on the wonderful support they are providing through this amazing organization.