I don't normally write about my personal life.... If you know me, you know that I tend to keep certain things close. Not because I'm hiding them, but simply because I believe some parts of life don't need an audience. Not every difficult moment needs to become a post, and not every story needs to be explained. But 2026 has been a year that deserves to be acknowledged. This year started with one of the hardest losses for me—the loss of my dog, Russo, in January. Anyone who has