Here are five hard things I did this year that changed me as a human:1. Really, when you look at things that way, it’s my turn to be on the receiving end for a while. As far as hard things go, are block parties and potlucks on par with divorce? I focused on building an independent life, yes, but more importantly, I focused on building an interdependent life. After a year of hard things, I’m heading into 2026 feeling very loved indeed.