I was born different, and I've known it my whole life. But different doesn't mean less — it just means I see the world in my own way. These turtle wallets started as something I made because I love turtles, and somewhere along the way they became so much more than that. Every stitch I put in by hand reminds me that I can do hard things, even when people walk right past my table without stopping. Some nights my dad stays up with me while I work, and some days people look at me like they don't expect much. But I keep making them anyway. I don't have a big company or a fancy team behind me. It's just me, my hands, and a whole lot of heart — trying to turn something I love into something I can be proud of. If you're still here, thank you for staying.