I’m sharing this today not to look back at what I lost, but to celebrate what love and resilience can build when you refuse to give up.
Twelve months ago, my life was completely reset. I lost my job in a layoff, and shortly after, my marriage ended. Suddenly, I was raising my 2-year-old on my own with a tight budget. There were plenty of days when I skipped meals just to make sure my kid had everything they needed.
In those quiet moments at the kitchen table, watching my toddler smile without a care in the world, something shifted inside me. Instead of feeling defeated, I felt an overwhelming surge of purpose. That little kid gave me a superpower I didn't know I had.
Turning a Kitchen Table Into a Studio
I decided I wasn't going to wait for someone else to hand us a lifeline—I was going to build one with my own two hands.
Every night after tucking my kid in, I turned my kitchen table into a workspace. Fueled by hope, cheap coffee, and the joy of building something meaningful, I spent four hours coding. One app turned into two, and two turned into a small collection. Every bug I fixed and every feature I shipped was a small victory for our future.
Meet Shivaya
I named my solo studio Shivaya. To me, Shivaya stands for renewal, inner strength, and the beauty of starting fresh. Every single app under Shivaya was born out of late-night determination and pure love for my kid.
Today, seeing our apps live on Google Play fills me with gratitude:
👉 Check out Shivaya apps on Google Play
We don't have big investors or a fancy office, just unstoppable momentum and a bright road ahead.
If you’re starting over right now, please know this: rock bottom isn't the end of your story—it’s the solid foundation you get to rebuild on. You are stronger than you think. ✨
Fellow solo devs and builders—how do you manage your late-night coding schedule alongside family life? Would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on our apps in the comments!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aistudio.fontcraft.vkzpqr&pli=1
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