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I was a creative director at a publisher / agency which brought with it some pressure. But time and time again I was able to break through creative blocks, by retreating at home and inserting small cannabis moments.

In my research I discovered that there is a very special and strong connection between our biology, especially that of women, and hemp. But how many women are aware of that, in a country where you can just freely experiment with cannabis? After I wrote an article about CBD (non-psychoactive hemp) on my blog, things started to go wild.

I was asked from all sides if I could get good CBD. Hordes of people, especially women, had questions about the uses of CBD. And around me I saw one friend, colleague and family member after another struggling with stress, anxiety attacks, sleeping problems and burnouts. And because I had been blogging and talking about medicinal plants, ancient plant rituals and related topics for years, I already had a network and I knew reliable makers in the world of soberfriendly cannabis, CBD. I'm not allowed to refer to my blog here by the way, but if you follow me on Instagram you will get there.

Because I got a lot of questions from people who were interested in CBD via Instagram and in real life, I registered for a Cannalogie course. I am currently following this home study. I learn everything about the plant family cannabis sativa. About THC, CBD and fiber hemp. Every time I am amazed at the unparalleled list of uses of the plant, and every time I study my drive grows to share this knowledge and contribute to the destigmatization of the plant.

And it's time for people to find out. When I read how many people in the Netherlands have died as a result of opiate use (heavy painkillers), while no one has ever died due to THC or CBD, I feel an activist in me awakening.

Meanwhile, THC is still illegal in the Netherlands and people are evicted from home and severely fined for making oil themselves, even if the oil is intended to help sick people heal. In certain states in the US, women can purchase THC wellness products that improve their daily lives in the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. But these products cannot be sold here.

And I think it is bizarre that fiber hemp should still not be grown freely. You can make anything from hemp, from clothing to concrete, and it is much more environmentally friendly than, for example, cotton.

Although I focus on what CBD and cannabis can do for people, I think it is important to be aware of the criminal side of cannabis. A while ago, before I studied magazine journalism and started working as a copywriter / journalist, I completed a bachelor's and master's degree in Dutch criminal law, and then I graduated on the criminal implications of tropical forest clearing. At that time I did not know at all that fiber hemp can save the rainforests (one hectare of fiber hemp absorbs 25x more CO2 than one hectare of forest!). And of all places I was born in a miniscule country with the most famous cannabis history and culture. Coincidence? I don't believe in it.

I believe in the power of hemp - all sorts - and I hope that Heal Mary can help people and regain their natural balance. Until everyone is over, this will remain my mission.