I feel all of this so much. My sister died tragically last year, and dealing with my books/clients texting me nonstop made me want to close my business for good. Coming back after my break was even WORSE. Fast forward today, I’m in the worst funk lately😭 Nobody understands just because you work for yourself you can’t just “take time off”
2026-09-04 17:06:49
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esthietowsonwaxing :
The hardest thing is piling yourself together to put a happy face on 💓💓
2026-09-04 03:41:16
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Lana :
Me boohoo crying and then going straight to work and talking all day like nothing happened 😭
2026-08-11 16:11:09
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Sara • Licensed Esthetician :
This feeling is nooo joke. Sending you so much love. Just getting out of my “funk”
2026-09-03 12:41:18
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Jannet | NYC Bronx Waxer :
Felt the “just survive” part. My cats play a huge role in making me feel better at the end of the day . I really hope this month is better for you 💗
2026-08-11 16:19:39
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San Diego | Gamine Wax Studio :
People glamorize this job so much 😅 but don’t realize how hard it can be on our bodies. I have lower back issues, and some days just showing up and working through the pain is HARD.
2026-08-12 01:35:49
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karina :
felt all of this. and the guilt that comes with having to cancel or reschedule clients as a people pleaser. i’ve literally lived the absolute worst days of my life and still showed up to work so i wouldn’t inconvenience my clients.
2026-08-11 16:03:05
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MADDY ✨🍋💫 :
I’m a menace on my worst day I’m so sorry to me lol
2026-08-12 03:00:42
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Kam LE| Philadelphia Waxer :
Sending so much love and prayers!! I feel this in my SOULLLL
2026-08-11 23:49:05
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ashley ⋆˙⟡ philly waxer :
no this is so real being a business owner with health issues is noooo joke. you still have to show up there are no real days off
2026-08-11 15:57:07
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Jada | New Jersey Waxer :
Speak on it babes ! Still you rise above
2026-08-12 17:37:17
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Boston Brazilian Waxer Amanda :
Yesssss. My first year of biz I legit thought I was freaking dying 😭 then I got diagnosed with my autoimmune disease and navigating trying new medication + dealing with the side effects.
2026-08-12 09:54:15
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mmb224 :
Yep! People don’t think about this. I have horrible TMJ/jaw issues. Gotta show up even when you feel like crap
2026-08-11 18:00:16
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waxreveal | Lyndhurst, NJ :
So true. We show up everyday even when we don’t feel like it.
2026-08-11 18:28:19
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Leslie CT Wax Specialist💐 :
OMG YESSSSSS
2026-08-12 00:35:40
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Georgia Moon :
I am so sorry you’re going thru this 🥺🫶 I had a similar situation back in 2021 with a 3 month long period due to PCOS. Please take care of yourself, it’s hard & scary to slow down but you’re doing the right thing placing your body as a priority!
2026-08-11 18:19:41
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Najiyah | Philadelphia Waxer :
TALK ABOUT IT
2026-08-11 22:29:55
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ashley ⋆˙⟡ philly waxer :
it’s so much pressure
2026-08-11 15:57:24
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Vine & Vanity | Samantha :
Literally thissss! This summer has been long. And you never know what could happen. 🫠🫠🫠🫠 I love it but I think people don’t realize what truly goes into this
2026-08-11 16:34:42
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Maryssa | MPEsthetics Murrieta :
It’s so hard and scary to take days off. 🥺 Praying for you girl. Surviving here too.
2026-08-12 03:46:16
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Bad Apple Waxing :
Real talk 👏 I hope all is well with your health though
2026-08-11 23:24:34
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AndrewGaines|Warner Robins Wax :
I hope you get the medical help that you need.
2026-08-12 13:24:20
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Battyaboutbeauty :
So real…on a side note my ADHD got distracted by how cute your nails are…
2026-08-13 00:00:07
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Michaela➖GloLab Esthetics :
I felt this in my soul. My nervous system is fried and I keep passing out, I don’t have health insurance and that makes me even more stressed. You are not alone babe 💗
2026-08-11 18:07:31
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Jaclyn | LúMay Skin Spa :
Facts… I feel like such a hater when I genuinely don’t have the “if I can do this you can do it” mentality for new estis, especially fresh out of school. Owning a business is wayyyyyy more complex than how I feel 95% of the industry seems online. Thank you for your transparency and hope your months to come are pain free, healthy and busier than ever! You’ve survived but hope you feel relief 🫶🏼🫶🏼
2026-08-11 17:58:38
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