In this real-life vlog, I’m taking you with me on surgery day for my 8th finger amputation. I share what it’s like living with Raynaud’s and autoimmune illnesses like scleroderma/CREST and lupus, and how those things have affected my hands over time. I try to be honest about the anxiety, the pain, and the “this is my normal” parts too—because I know a lot of you are walking through hard health stuff right alongside me. I also talk about why I keep vlogging and crafting through all of this. Crochet, art journaling, and my cute little kawaii amigurumi projects give me something joyful to focus on when my body is loud. If you’re here for chronic illness support, surgery updates, or you just want a calm place to crochet and chat, this video is for you. My biggest takeaway is that we can still find small bits of comfort and creativity—even on the scariest, most painful days.