IN LOVING MEMORY
SOPHIA'S SKETCHES
Welcome to a very special part of Littles for Littles.
Sophia was a lifelong artist and musician. She was endlessly creative, deeply talented, and passionate about expressing herself through her work. Her creativity was a constant thread throughout her life, but this 9-page wellness project holds a deeply sacred place in my heart, as it represents the last pieces she created.
Created while studying to become a Community Support Worker at Vancouver Island University, these drawings reflect her profound empathy and her gentle vision for helping others through difficult times. Out of all her art, I felt these specific pages had the power to make a real impact, spreading comfort and kindness while honoring her memory.
Below, you can explore all nine pages of her collection. I will be bringing these drawings to life across different items in the shop, releasing them page by page as small, dedicated collections.
Photo: Sophia & her best friend, Candyce 2017
PAGE 1
Emergency Self-Care Plan
Sophia’s Things to Remember:
- It's okay to feel overwhelmed.
- You are intelligent even when you make mistakes.
- It's okay to leave a situation if you're feeling unsafe.
- You are a kind person and deserve to receive kindness.
- It's okay to reach out when you are struggling.
page 2
Physical Wellness
Sophia's Ways to Avoid Barriers:
- Keep nutritious food in the home.
- Set a consistent sleep schedule.
- Put money aside for optical care (or other personal care need).
- Keep medication in an accessible. location that can be checked regularly.
PAGE 3
Spiritual Wellness
Sophia's Ways to Avoid Barriers:
- Practice empathy.
- Honour personal values.
PAGE 4
Social Wellness
Sophia's Ways to Avoid Barriers:
- Have a conversation with someone outside your home every day.
- Find community groups relevant to your interests.
- Check in with friends.
- Make an effort to chat with new people.
PAGE 5
Emotional Wellness
Sophia's Ways to Avoid Barriers:
- Commit to regular therapy sessions.
- Identify your feelings without passing judgement.
- Practice positive self-talk.
- Focus your energy on things within your control.
PAGE 6
Intellectual Wellness
Sophia's Ways to Avoid Barriers:
- Focus on a single task at a time.
- Take breaks to avoid information overload.
- Pursue new hobbies and subjects you find interesting.
PAGE 7
Financial Wellness
Sophia's Ways to Avoid Barriers:
- Avoid impulse purchases.
- Take advantage of grants and scholarships.
- Create a personal budget.
PAGE 8
Vocational Wellness
Sophia's Ways to Avoid Barriers:
- Recognize signs of burnout.
- Build rapport with colleagues.
- Choose to work jobs that you enjoy (ex. helping jobs).
- Give yourself days off.
PAGE 9
Environmental Wellness
Sophia's Ways to Avoid Barriers:
- Educate yourself on local land and traditional territories.
- Remove clutter and mess in your living space.
- Practice environmental stewardship.