gratitude for a year of becoming
This past year taught me that growth doesn't arrive in triumphant moments alone, it emerges quietly in the space between loss and discovery, between letting go and stepping forward.
Life as a full-time entrepreneur has shown me that success isn't measured by wins alone, but by what we're willing to learn when things fall apart. And this year, everything fell apart in the best possible way.
Finding Purpose Through Loss
What began as a simple favour—visiting my aunt in the hospital after nearly a decade of distance—became a profound gift. Her alcoholism had kept us apart, but in her final weeks, we found our way back to each other. We shared memories, offered forgiveness, and remembered love. Her death left me grieving, but it also set me on an unexpected path: to The Matthew Perry House, where I could transform that grief into purpose.
Discovering Myself Through My Daughter
Finding a doctor who truly sees our daughter has opened doors we didn't know existed. As we've learned to navigate the world of neurodivergence together, I've begun recognizing patterns in myself that I can no longer ignore. I'm now exploring my own neurodivergence through testing. I am doing it not just for me, but to model for my daughters that understanding yourself is never something to fear.
Working as a Full Expression of Self
James Clear writes: "Your best performances will come when you are working in a way that is a full expression of you. The work becomes a natural display of your personality. This is when you not only get better results, but also love the activity—because in doing the craft, you feel alive."
In January, I resigned from the Government of Canada. The decision brought immediate freedom, but the real transformation only came after. At The Matthew Perry House, I've discovered what it means to work without restrictions, to be led by someone with implicit trust in my abilities, to execute work that reflects who I truly am. This isn't just a job, it's the fullest expression of what I'm capable of and it is magic.
Gratitude for Those Who Hold Me Up
None of this growth happens in isolation. My husband, my kids, my family, my friends—they keep me moving forward when I can't see the path ahead. I am eternally grateful for their acceptance, their support, and their love.
This year has been a masterclass in becoming. Learning to let go has given way to purpose. In recognizing myself more clearly. In finally working in a way that feels alive. I am understanding that growth isn't about perfection, it's about showing up, even when everything is uncertain.
