BRAVE MONDAY — We’re Not Alone Anymore

We started RIST with no real plan.
No strategy. No brand vision.
Just two people trying to make sense of our own lives — and hoping someone else might relate.

It was light-hearted at first. Just small thoughts.
But then something happened that we didn't expect:
People found us.

This month the numbers jumped so fast that Raymond had to check the data twice.
He said, "I can't believe this many people have read something on RIST."
And honestly — I (Ken) don't fully understand the numbers myself.
But I understand the feeling.
It makes us smile.
It makes us grateful.
And it reminds us why this matters.

Because what's happening here isn't about growth.
It's recognition.

People are quietly saying:
"I thought I was the only one."

We are learning by trial and error.
We will make mistakes.
We don't know what we're doing half the time.
So please — don't expect perfection from us.

Expect honesty.
Expect effort.
Expect heart.

If you woke up today and decided to try again — you're already part of this.
If you've been tired, quiet, overwhelmed, or lost — you belong here.

The quiet ones are finding each other.
And that matters.

We're not alone anymore.
Brave Monday.

Best regards,
Raymond and Ken
RIST