Hi, it's Maiqui.

I don’t even know how to begin describing how my 2023 was. It completely changed my life. I started the year with many plans and goals but everything changed in an instant. The only goal I focused on was to live.

2023 broke my heart several times because I felt like I lost so much of myself and more. I even lost someone I loved so much in the middle of it all, which still stings until now. I felt so alone, so scared and so isolated in my experience that I felt like I was losing touch with everyone around me. As someone whose love language is both Quality Time and Physical Touch, this was very challenging.

But as I look back on the year, I can’t help but still feel grateful. I’m grateful for all the people who supported me, prayed for me, took care of me, and helped me get better. I’m grateful for all the new experiences I had and even being able to travel despite it all. I’m grateful for Robi, my family and my friends who made life more meaningful and worthwhile.

Most of all, I am grateful to be here.

I went from my weakest to my strongest and I’m entering 2024 with a tired but hopeful heart. I pray that all the struggles and sacrifices I made last year will be worth it. Until then I’ll just continue to keep carrying on with courage.

Happy New Year and a late Merry Christmas to you all! Here’s to. a better 2024 for all of us! –