01/10/2023
Bec here
I don't know how many of you will see this but I wanted to post anyway. There's not a day that goes by that we don't miss the shop. I haven't been on our page since October because we've been quite busy and it was honestly extremely hard emotionally for me to do it. Just seeing the B Charmed logo tugs at my heart.
I hope you're all doing well, are with your soul family, and have safe spaces to be exactly who you are! I miss seeing your faces and appreciate those who were with us till the end. I miss having wonderful and fascinating conversations with our customers and being with our B Charmed fam all the time. I grew a lot because of the people that crossed our path a B Charmed. And I'm forever grateful.
As of right now having a shop again is not in the cards nor may it ever be (but ya never know). But what y'all and having B Charmed taught me is that now more than ever, having a safe community is so important and that is my end my goal. So up here (we moved to the Northeast) we are going to eventually (hopefully sooner rather than later) attempt to do what we ALL did and had a part in at the shop. Which is build a safe, non judgemental space for all. It won't be the same as the original B Charmed fam but it can still be beautiful.
If I'm being honest, I'm probably not cut out to be a successful business owner at the moment (but my mom was an amazing business partner). Not to say this is the only reason why we failed as a business because I definitely think location and the economy played a role too but it definitely didn't help. I couldn't separate and balance my emotions in a way that stays true to what we stand for and also keeps the business up (without feeling like I was going to go against what we stand for). So we refused to play the game of capitalism and I don't regret that. Not to say many successful businesses don't work from the heart, refuse to play the game, and stick to their morals because I know so many that do. I just couldn't figure out how to balance our true goal (which was to be a home for all and have ethically sourced but affordable items) and also make enough to keep the shop a float and I refused to do anything that could have helped us financially if it didn't feel right or align with my heart. Even if it would have brought in more financial stability. And I won't apologize for that though I do feel guilty for B Charmed failing. And maybe that's my inexperience, overly passionate and stubborn nature. But there are many wonderful metaphysical shops that have found that balance successfully and I hope y'all go and support them. Please support small and local businesses.
Despite us failing as a business we succeeded at having a place to call a safe home and family for many and that's because of every single one of y'all. And that is the most precious thing that NOTHING can take away. Ever. I'm proud of that. I'm lucky for that and I'm so grateful for all the friendships and experiences we gained. If you get a chance to try your dream, do it. Against all odds do it because even if it doesn't go the way you thought, you'll gain so much more. Thank you. So much. For letting me live my dream if only for a while. I love you all so much.
