To the Ones Who Stayed

The posts I’ve shared lately have been heavy—raw, emotional, honest. But they’ve also been rooted in something I’ve never fully put into words: gratitude.

So before I move forward, I want to pause and acknowledge the people who’ve shaped this chapter—not through conflict, but through consistency. Through presence. Through belief.

To the ones who’ve been in the shadows of my journey—not seeking a spotlight, not asking for anything, just quietly showing up…You’ve carried more weight than I can explain. You know who you are.

My wife—my first mirror, my first key. Meeting you is what started this whole journey of becoming. You made me want to be better. You helped me feel safe enough to face the things I buried. And you’ve never judged. Only supported. Always loved. If your partner doesn’t let you speak your heart, they aren’t your partner. Period.

To my daughter—my legacy, my reminder of what matters most.

To my family. My parents. My sister. To the ones who have stood with me through every iteration of Relentless Pursuit.

To the Book world who’ve had my back since the day I got hit.

To my brothers, my team, the ones who’ve offered help without ever needing to be asked…You’ve helped me more than you know.

To those I’ve walked the Wolf Road with for the past several years—The path of the Old Gods…You were drawn to the fire, and in that fire we recognized each other.

To my brothers in the Harii—what we hold is eternal. This bond, this brotherhood, this way of life—it’s more than connection. It’s sacred. You’ve sharpened me, grounded me, reminded me of my bloodline and my backbone. You’ve called me to a higher standard and held me to it. “Suffering is our Prayer. Faith is our Armor.” Hail.

To the ones on the RP team who have always been there—you know who you are. I know things look different now. No events, no photo shoots, no tasks to jump in on. But it’s never been about the task. As I shared with y’all privately—thank you. For your part in the evolution. For keeping things going when I wasn’t sure where it was headed. It means more than you probably realize.

A special thank you to Austina & Shay—for stepping in & helping me swiftly readjust when I didn’t even want to ask for it. That support, offered without hesitation, reminded me I’m not in this alone.

Rick—for guiding me along the way for months now. Quietly, consistently. Your presence & wisdom have meant more than I can say.

Lastly, to the unexpected ones. To the people who came into my life recently—who reminded me there’s still good out there. That not everyone wants to take. Some just want to give.

Adam & Jaime. You offering me this space… I don’t even have words. You didn’t owe me anything. But you believed in me. And that belief? It changed everything.

Sometimes the people you need the most are already right in front of you. And sometimes the new ones show up right when you’ve started to lose faith.

I’ve burned bridges. I’ve healed. I’ve let go. But I haven’t forgotten. And I never will.

Thank you—to all of you.

The silent supporters.

The lifelong believers.

The sacred brothers.

And the brand new lights.

We’re not done yet. And neither is this story.

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