December's chill is in the air, a poignant reminder of the year that's been. I've felt the ache of loss in ways I never thought possible. A dream that was nurtured, but never got to flourish. A promise of joy that slipped through my fingers like sand in the wind.

The weight of these losses has been crushing at times, leaving me feeling broken and battered. But even in the darkest moments, I've found a spark within me...