2025 asked more of me than I knew how to give and somehow, I grew anyway. I experienced more loss this year than I ever have before. Grief sat beside me, followed me, and changed me in ways I’m still learning to understand. Even so, I showed up. For my family, for my friends, for the people I work with, and as someone I hope the people in my life can count on. I’m really proud of myself for that. In the end, I’m grateful. Because loving deeply means risking loss, and I wouldn’t trade that love for anything. All I can do now is trust that what’s coming will meet me where I am.