There was a time when I believed I knew exactly what my future would be. It started with a goal and a plan that I held onto with everything I had. I spent years gaining education, receiving mentorship, and doing hours of deep reflection to prepare myself for that path. Then came the injury the … [Read more...] about grieving the future i didn’t get to live: my story
hidden grief
grieving the diagnosis: losing the life you thought you’d live
A diagnosis of chronic illness or a life-altering injury doesn’t just affect your physical body — it can shake the foundation of everything you believed your future would look like. You mourn not just the symptoms but the life you had planned: the travels you imagined, the career goals you … [Read more...] about grieving the diagnosis: losing the life you thought you’d live
grieving the unnamed: honoring hidden losses
Not all grief wears black. Some losses are quiet. Unseen. Hard to explain. Maybe it wasn’t a death, but something still vanished — a role, a dream, a version of yourself, or a future you were holding onto. And now... you're grieving. Why Hidden Losses Matter Of course, … [Read more...] about grieving the unnamed: honoring hidden losses
