It’s amazing how fast life can change, and it seems it goes the fastest when you’re least expecting it. I don’t know if it ever gets easier to roll with it; it might be a journey every time.

I’ve been fortunate to have an incredible support system throughout the big things in life, and I can’t imagine facing them without my loved ones. We are social creatures and we all love—life makes that clear.

No matter how things turn out, if we have that community, it will be okay. I’ve learned that as I’ve grown, and I strive to offer the same support to my tribe.