Bath time has always been more than a routine for me - it has been a sanctuary. A place where I could retreat, exhale and reconnect with myself when the world - and at one point - even my own home felt heavy.
Finding Refuge in the Bath
When I got married, I quickly became overwhelmed by situations I had neither prepared for nor anticipated. The person I had said yes to was not the same person I came to experience behind closed doors. The mask of the gentleman I fell in love with slipped away and I found myself suffering unspeakable betrayals in silence, holding on to the hope of promises that were never honoured.
I wrestled with a painful cognitive dissonance: the reality I was living versus the facade I had believed in. Despite my efforts to gently communicate my concerns, I was met with gaslighting, mockery and growing disregard. With very little time or space to myself, I discovered that the one place left untouched was my bath time.
It became my nightly escape - the place where I could cry, breathe and quiet my mind. I began with simple rituals: lighting candles, adding pain- and stress-relief bath salts and essential oils suggested by the sales assistants at Dischem, and listening to my favourite Spotify playlists. Over time, the bath became my sacred date with myself - a space where I would journal, read or simply rest in the water’s embrace. It was the only place I felt truly free to pour into myself without interference.
The Significance of Self-Care
That season taught me that self-care is not indulgence - it is survival, restoration and empowerment. The bath was where I could reclaim pieces of myself that had been attacked and silenced behind closed doors. It was a preventative measure against reactive abuse and it reminded me that even in dark seasons, there are still small ways to choose myself.
Why the BamBoost ® Luxury Bath Caddy Matters
The BamBoost ® Luxury Bath Caddy was created as an extension of that discovery. Crafted from sustainable bamboo, it provides both function and beauty - holding space for your book, journal, glass of tea or wine, candles or even your favourite playlist.
It transforms bath time from a simple routine into an intentional ritual of self-care. The sleek, durable design makes it more than an accessory - it is an invitation to create a sanctuary for yourself, one that nurtures your body, mind and spirit.
An Invitation to You
If life has ever felt heavy, may you find in bath time the same gift I once did - a place to retreat, to breathe, to cry if you must and to restore. The BamBoost® Luxury Bath Caddy is not only a tool, but a reminder: you deserve the kind of care that pours back into you.