Kyrel Ruzell never set out to write a book—especially not one about herself. But sometimes, the stories we never planned to tell are the ones that make the biggest difference.
She's not the most successful person you'll meet. Not by the world’s standards, anyway. But if you asked her, she’d tell you she feels rich—in memories, in purpose, and in gratitude.
In her quiet corner of the world, she’s been many things: a writer, an editor, a coach to a few, a listener to many. She’s helped build dreams behind the scenes, edited stories that changed lives, and poured love into every little thing she’s done—even when no one was watching.
Once, back in high school, she sat with friends and said, “I just want to make people happy.” One of them joked, “Just be a clown then.”
Well, here she is. Not a clown, maybe, but someone who still believes in the quiet kind of joy—the kind that comes from helping others feel seen, heard, and maybe even healed.
She wrote Still, I Thank You not because her life is perfect, but because it isn’t. And somehow, she’s still grateful. That’s her kind of success.