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Yes, And

  • Writer: Katherine Tatsuda
    Katherine Tatsuda
  • Dec 26, 2025
  • 1 min read

December 26, 2025


If you’ve been following my story at all, you probably know that 2025 has been the hardest year of my life—for obvious reasons.

Reasons I don’t want to restate anymore.


So yes, it has been the hardest year.

And it has also been incredible.


Life-giving.

Self-expanding.

Full of love, laughter, light, amazing experiences, deep integration,

and dreams come true.


This year cracked me open to what is possible in the most beautiful ways.


2025 has truly been transformative.


The practice of self-creation—

choosing golden strands of self-respect, standards, and self-worth,

stitching myself into form one conscious choice at a time—has truly paid off.


Through that work, I acted like I was a person worth loving

as I navigated my personal Everest,

slogged through the death zone,

and made it to the beautiful views.


And at the summit, I found something unexpected:

A glass elevator.


Buttons that lead to endless, infinite possibilities.

Ready to transport me to my next adventures.


And the fun news?

There is a line of fascinating, heart-led people waiting to join me.

Katherine Tatsuda

Memior | Alchemy | Human

Based in Ketchikan, Alaska

Disclaimer: Of Ash & Honey is a personal creative space. It is a collection of personal reflections, poetry, and life lessons. The views and stories shared here are mine alone and do not represent the official position, opinions, or policies of any board or organization with which I am affiliated.

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