Zinki Moods has a story behind it, and that story begins with my own childhood.
Growing up, I experienced anxiety and often felt alone, confused by emotions I didn’t fully understand. I also struggled to manage my anger. Sometimes, when my feelings became overwhelming, I reacted by throwing things or having tantrums. I knew something was happening inside me, but I didn’t always understand why I felt that way or how to handle it.
Looking back, I realize that I wasn’t always equipped with the tools to manage what I was experiencing. I needed someone to help me understand what was happening inside my mind and body, to show me how to calm myself when everything felt overwhelming, and to teach me that having a strong emotion didn’t mean I had to act on it.
I had companions that brought me comfort, but I wish I’d had one that could help me communicate what I was experiencing, too. Sometimes, simply being able to point to something and say, “That’s how I feel,” could have made expressing myself a little easier.
