Back in 2019, my sister Dawn, freshly 21, arrived in France filled with enthusiasm, ready for a new adventure. Seeing her fulfill her dreams perhaps brought joy to her and the entire family, especially after all the challenges she faced at the various airport checkpoints due to the pandemic. But just two days after her arrival, the pandemic locked her in a foreign country, far from her family and friends. The streets she had dreamed of exploring were empty. Emotions intensified: first, there was a gradual onset of anxiety, followed by insomnia, and finally, a darkness she had never felt before — depression. Maybe that wasn’t good news after all!

Nights were the hardest. Lying in a bed in an unfamiliar city, yearning for the comfort of her home, and grappling with seemingly endless thoughts. The distance was not just physical but also emotional, and every night felt longer than the last.

That’s when the idea of ‘Bodymind’ emerged. A tool that wouldn’t just serve Dawn, but anyone looking for a way to reconnect with themselves. With the app, Dawn began recording herself, expressing her fears, hopes, and dreams. Hearing her own voice helped her understand and process her emotions. Meditations and background sounds provided the peace she so desperately needed, and affirmations in her voice became the anchor that reconnected her with her inner strength.

Now, ‘Bodymind’ isn’t just an app. It’s a testament to the power of self-exploration and self-awareness. A tool born from adversity, aiming to help others find their own “Dawn” in the darkness. Perhaps this truly is good news.