Your story really hits deep there's something so raw yet resilient in the way you navigated this roller coaster of a year. That constant push between hope and disappointment, especially in the job hunt and low paying teaching offers, is a reality so many quietly battle with. But instead of folding, you found a way to keep moving through Hive, through God's strength, and through sheer determination. And relocating to a new city? That’s not just a logistical move; it’s an emotional one too. Doing it all on your own, especially when someone you trusted let you down, must’ve been a tough pill to swallow but the lesson in self-reliance is gold.

I love how you’ve turned survival into something empowering from getting health tools and tracking your wellness, to installing solar so you can live in your own light (literally and metaphorically). That line, “Life is just too good when you can afford it,” gave me goosebumps. It’s a humble kind of freedom that too many take for granted. And subscribing to Medium shows you’re not just surviving you’re building. Building a voice, a future, a life on your terms. You’re not waiting for doors to open you’re learning how to build your own. Keep pushing, you’re doing amazing even on the days that feel silent.