About Me & 1216
My name is Princess Agbobock, the creator of 12Sixteen Self-Care Co. I am a mother, educator, wife, therapist, Youtuber, and a SURVIVOR of complex trauma.
For years, I neglected myself and pushed through layers of pain because my family depended on me to be "The Strong One". I ignored my own emotions, needs, and had poor boundaries. As a result my mental health suffered and I spent the majority of my life existing as a high functioning, anxious perfectionist with bouts of depression and feelings of worthlessness. I could never live in the moment because I was always worried about the next tragic thing that would happen. My focus was on doing everything that I could to get ahead of anything that could possibly go wrong. I was always in "GO MODE". This mindset left no room for me to pour into myself...to take care of my needs...to love on ME, and it broke me down.
On December 16, 2017 (12Sixteen) I became a mother and a light bulb came on for me!
As soon as I saw my daughter's sweet little face, I knew that things had to change. How could I possibly give my baby the best of me if I didn't even know what the best of me looked like? I struggled a bit with postpartum depression, but I started a journey of self-discovery. I sought out therapy, started asking for help, and I became intentional about self-care for the first time EVER in my life! I never realized how POWERFUL the act of LOVING on YOURSELF could be. It was instrumental in improving my mental health and overall well being. It changed me in such a meaningful way. THAT is what 12Sixteen is all about! My goal is to remind other women to pause, even if for 15 minutes, and care for yourself. I create these products for you with my hands because it makes me happy and fills my cup...It's my act of self-care and escape from the hustle of life. It is my prayer that my products prompt you to spend a little more time with yourself, to be intentional about setting a calming atmosphere in your home, or to add an extra step in your daily routine that makes you feel extra special...because you deserve it...WE DESERVE it.
I am now a mommy of two, as of August 25, 2023, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate. I continue to grow and learn how to care for myself with every new change in my life, and as a therapist I preach the same to my clients. It is truly a journey and I invite you all to travel with me.
My prayer is that my brand will help to normalize self-care, bring awareness to issues that hinder self-love, and to create a safe space to celebrate all of the things that make us uniquely who we are! I hope to one day use 12Sixteen to provide therapy scholarships to those who don't have access to mental health services and to create a network of support for moms. I hope that my hand-made, with love, products become a staple during the moments in your life that are meant to elevate your well being!
Follow my journey to healing and self-care on YouTube and on the 12Sixteen Blog!
Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know me, the story, and the purpose behind my brand.
-Princess
PS: Shout out to my BEAUTIFUL Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ❤️🐘
