Empowered by Sarah

02/03/2025

she dove into the water

the tides whispering against her skin

and she stayed there until she was certain the night sky & the ocean

had become one again.

✏️ Art and words by me.

27/02/2025

The ocean returns in all ways 🌊

21/01/2025

We picked Stanley up from the vet on Monday morning, and he’s now home recovering. (sharing the final vet bill too, in transparency to those who have donated❤️)

I was an emotional wreck waiting to pick him up. I didn’t know what to expect, and I was bracing myself for a big shock. I was also nervous about paying the final bill, which thankfully came in under the initial $18k estimate but was still around $15.5k. My hands were shaking as we swiped every credit card we had, but in the back of my mind, I felt so grateful for the donations that helped ease the burden of this nightmare situation and made it possible for us—and for Stanley.

When I finally saw him, I felt an overwhelming sense of relief. The vet was very happy with his recovery, and I was shocked to see that Stanley is still the exact same quirky, weird dog—just a little less mobile. We’ve got a long road ahead, and the first few days at home were incredibly nerve-wracking. I called the vet five times on the first day, but I’m starting to feel more confident as I figure out what’s normal for him and what isn’t. We initially were preparing to take him back to the vet as he hadn't used his bladder, but he finally went.

Today has been even better—he’s already back to driving me crazy with his barking lol.

If you want more detailed updates, feel free to read on❣️ or, if you're bored by now I understand lol

1/20: Stanley arrived home and p*ed at 6pm. Initially excited and playful, he soon became calm and settled after the sedation. He slept through the night but did experience some reverse sneezing. He made a few escape attempts but quickly gave up, not jumping or doing anything too vigorous. He drank water right away. For dinner, he had half a raw cube and one scoop of generic kibble.

1/21: Stanley didn’t p*e until 4:30pm, and he had his first p**p at 3pm, which was difficult for him. He is still on all medications, including bladder meds. So far, 1/4 trazodone is enough. He spent most of the day sleeping and resting. He was shivering, which I think was due to a bit of pain and likely feeling cold, so I let him rest on the couch with me to warm up. He hasn’t drunk water on his own, but I mixed it into his breakfast (half a raw cube and one scoop of generic kibble). For tonight, he will have 1.2 raw cubes and Animals Are Us kibble, which is of better quality. Around 4pm, he started barking, and it was clear that his bark reflex is still strong. He tried playing with a toy but ended up falling asleep. He’s not very interested in playing today and hasn’t wanted to walk much, so we’ve allowed him to rest. His steps are still wobbly and he does not correct his back paws when flipped yet. He mostly wants belly rubs, so we did some gentle exercises during that time. He’s been gagging a bit after eating and throwing up some liquid, though not much. It seems like something might be stuck in his throat.

1/22 - Stanley woke up very sore and yelped when I touched him gently, so I let him rest until he was ready to move on his own. After breakfast, he seemed fine and got his meds at 8:30 a.m. He ate well and p*ed twice right away. His bladder and legs are looking stronger.
By 10:30 a.m., it was clear the sedatives weren’t working, so I gave him another 1/4 of Trazodone. He’s been barking non-stop at noises, growling at me to play or let him out, and seems very restless. He even tried to run off during potty time.

https://gofund.me/7103b9f0

16/01/2025

For those of you who know me, you know that Stanley and I are inseparable. He’s not just my dog—he is half of my heart and half of my soul, we haven't left each other's side since he was born 5.5 years ago. He has helped me through the darkest times of my life through mental illness and brought so much joy into our friends and families' lives with his sweetness and his silliness.

Yesterday, our world turned upside down. Stanley suddenly became paralysed due to Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)—a condition that affects the spine and has caused him to be paralyzed in both back legs. We drove through the night to get him to an emergency neurologist last night and this morning Stanley was rushed into surgery to remove the damaged disc in his spine. This is just the beginning of what will be a long road to help him walk again.

The cost of his surgery and vet care has already reached $18,000 NZD, and this doesn’t include the intensive rehabilitation he’ll need afterwards. While the financial burden is unthinkable, there is nothing I won't do to give Stanley the chance to live a happy, healthy life again.

If Stanley has ever brought a smile to your face, or if you feel moved to support us, this GoFundMe is available to help financially. Any donation, no matter the size, will go directly toward Stanley’s recovery. And if you’re unable to donate, your prayers, good energy, and sharing this message with others would mean the world to us.

❣️ I am also open to any energy exchanges with my photography work and energy healing work to help, so please dont hesistate to reach out to me Messenger, crisp.e.sarah@gmail.com or www.instagram.com/empoweredbysarah

Stanley has given so much love to everyone he meets, and now, I’m hoping to rally that love to help him in his time of need. Thank you for being part of this journey with us—it means more than I can ever put into words.

With love and gratitude,
Sarah, Becker and Milton

For those of you who know me, you know that Stanley and I are inseparable. He’s not… Sarah Crisp needs your support for Help Stanley Walk Again: IVDD Recovery

13/12/2024

So ready to get back out there this summer! 📸

Who is keen on a somatic experience in nature, capturing the most divine essence of yourself?! 🌹

The photography experiences that I do are not photo shoots, and they look different for everyone. They are guided journeys that are immersive, empowering, inspiring- and we shift ALOT together! 🐉✨ We use the subtle energies of plant medicine, we call in our guides, we journal, we dance, we BREATHE with nature. We find our inner child, our feminine, our masculine, our Eros, our primal, our SHADOWS!

Also…. Don’t tell anyone but we have heaps of fun 🤫

12/12/2024

I had so much fun capturing these photos for 🌹🙌🏻.

Queen of Heaven is an incredibly potent medicine, not just because of its ingredients, but because of the care and intention poured into its creation. Crafted with prayer, alignment to astrological cycles, and deep intention, it comes to life on the beautiful altar in home—honoring the spirits of the plants themselves. 🐉🌹🌻 It’s rare to find medicines brewed with this level of magic and reverence these days.

So cool to witness my talented friend and the powerful, magical work she brings to life 🙌🏻✨.

Pop over to her page and grab one before they’re sold out (as this is obviously brewed in small batches!) 🎈