Intro to me 🌱 via /r/gratitude

Many of you may not know this, but when I was 11 years old, my world changed completely.

After a four-year battle with cancer, my dad passed away. Less than two years later, I lost my grandad—two of the strongest role models in my life gone in a flash.

These experiences shaped me profoundly. I learned early that life brings unexpected challenges, but with the support of my incredible mum, I found strength and direction. She played a pivotal role in helping me become the person I am today.

During those difficult years, one thought stayed with me: “I want to help the next generation.” I didn’t know how or when, but I knew I wanted to make a meaningful impact.

Today, at 23, I’m proud to take that step.
Introducing BranchAffect—a well-being and productivity app designed for all ages. It’s built around the tools that helped me most during my journey:
* Daily mood monitoring
* Goal setting
* Gratitude journaling
* Sleep insights
* Personal reflections
We’ve also included an ‘Insight’ section to help users visualise their well-being trends and revisit meaningful moments—no more digging through old notebooks to find that one particular entry.

With the added accountability of nurturing a virtual tree, users will build positive routines whilst developing a greater understanding of their own well-being.
This is just the beginning, but it’s a step toward empowering others with the tools I wish I had back then.

Thank you for reading, and I’d love your support as we grow BranchAffect.