A Woman’s Journey — Healing, Change & A Cup of Comfort

Dear UR HAPPY PLACE Family,

How have you been lately?

These past two weeks have been really busy for me. I am running my nail shop while also preparing to launch my tea brand, and honestly, it has not been easy. But today, I decided to slow down, take a deep breath, and write to you.

Some of you may already know, I was born in Korea, met my husband while traveling in Europe, and now I have called this American land, Toledo, Ohio, my home for 22 years. This is where I built a life, a community, and found family — just like you, my UR HAPPY PLACE family.

Five years ago, I went through a partial hysterectomy. It wasn’t just a physical surgery—it was an emotional journey. I struggled with the thought that I was no longer a woman, I felt broken, and honestly, I lost a lot of confidence, especially in front of my husband. But my husband, Chad, stayed by my side, breathing through every step with me. He healed with me. I am forever thankful to him.

I also cannot forget Dr. Padda, who cared for me with the heart of a mother, as if I were her own daughter. And most of all, I thank God, who guided me through it all.

Since then, I’ve been learning about my body — how it changes, how seasons of life come and go — before and after surgery, before and after menopause. Just like how leaves change color with each season, our bodies and hearts go through changes. Some women pass through this season in tears, some in acceptance, and some by embracing it beautifully. I have learned, and I am still learning, to embrace it.

I realized how many women like me go through this quietly while balancing family, work, and life.

✨ That’s why I started dreaming

I dream of creating a tea — not a magic potion, but a gentle, natural tea that can help us through these changes. A tea that comforts our bodies, calms our hearts, and brings us back to who we are — precious women, mothers, wives, friends.

I am now preparing 3 special teas for this journey:

1. NORA Tea — for women preparing for or recovering from childbirth
   

2. Menopause Balance Tea — for those entering or walking through menopause
   

3. PMS Comfort Tea — for the precious days when many women silently endure PMS
   

PMS is more than just a “pre-period symptom.”
It is a wave of:

• Mood swings, irritability, or emotional ups and downs
  

• Anxiety, tension, or feeling on edge
  

• Sadness, cravings, sleepless nights
  

• Bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, or body aches
  

I have felt it, and I know many of you have too.

🍃 I want this tea to be

• a warm cup that brings us relief
  

• a small companion during our hard days
  

• and a soft reminder that you are not alone
  

This is not just about tea. It is about healing, sharing, and finding beauty even in seasons of change.

Bo’s Gentle Recommendation

I want to share with you a few words that have comforted me, hoping they will gently embrace you too.

The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) — A classic that gently reminds us of the beauty in simple things.

Jesus Calling (Sarah Young) — A daily devotional that has often calmed my heart like a quiet prayer.

Also, Take a simple walk.

Feel your breathing, and let your body find its own gentle rhythm. I found that even short walks help me listen to myself and to God.

Tea Progress Update

Currently, I am revising my first tea samples. I found areas to improve and am now waiting for the second round of samples. I am taking careful steps, because I want these teas to truly be a gift to you.

I hope UR HAPPY PLACE can take one more step closer to you.
As we approach the last week of March, may we all welcome April with fragrant spring breezes and blooming flowers, like a gentle waltz.

You are loved, you are not alone, and together, we will walk gently through this season.

With love,
Bo Stanton