2025 has come to an end, and the biggest lesson it taught me is gratitude. I thought last year was difficult… and then 2025 came and proved me wrong. From a rare autoimmune disease diagnosis (story time for another day), to financial hardship, this year has easily surpassed 2024 as my most challenging. But it was also the year that reminded me how much joy comes from family, friends, and community. New friends, old friends, my family, my kids, my marriage—there is so much to be grateful for. And