2025 — A Year That Taught Me Community Always Wins
2025 was a deeply emotional and fulfilling year for me, shaped by community-driven success, meaningful connections, and personal loss. From celebrating the anniversary of CDstories.in and witnessing the strong bonds formed through shared stories, to launching Rainbowprompts.com which quickly gained love and participation from the community, the year reinforced my belief that community always comes before individual success. At the same time, the sudden loss of my dear friend Ananda Anand (Nandhini) reminded me of the fragility of life. Fulfilling my long-held dream of starting a community-focused e-commerce platform added to the year’s milestones. As I look ahead to 2026, I carry gratitude, hope, and a renewed commitment to serving the community with love, acceptance, and purpose.