Hey everyone, it's so good to be back! You've probably noticed I haven't posted in months, and in this life update, I'm opening up about why I needed to step away. For the past two years, my health journey has been an absolute roller coaster—starting with a minor low iron diagnosis that spiraled into seeing specialist after specialist.

Coupled with overwhelming career pressures, I hit a deeply dark place mentally and emotionally. By mid-2025, I finally received a definitive root-cause diagnosis. While thank God it isn't cancer, the treatment paths presented to me were drastic and entirely life-altering. Facing these heavy choices, I chose to completely step away from my routine and spend a month out of town with a dear friend and her family. Serving them and being around the pure joy of her kids completely renewed my perspective and gave me the clarity I needed to make informed, clear-headed decisions about my medical next steps. I’m sharing this to encourage anyone going through a silent battle: take things at your own pace, protect your peace, and know you aren't alone.