Last year felt like being in the eye of a storm, with every aspect of my life up in the air. I lost my job in funding winter, and my long-term relationship crumbled under the strain of uncertainty. Standing amid the wreckage, I found an unexpected freedom. I took a leap and started my own venture, something I'd always dreamed about but never dared to pursue. As I built my business, I found support from friends who believed in my vision as much as I did. Each setback taught me resilience, and each victory made me more grateful. Now, looking back, I see not a year of losses, but a year of profound transformation and new beginnings.