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Grief

Letting go of people, versions of yourself, or stories you once lived inside. Even the quiet losses count.

Why Grieving Something You Chose Still Hurts

Why Grieving Something You Chose Still Hurts

You made the choice. You knew it was right. So why does it still hurt? This post explores the quiet grief that comes after leaving something on purpose and why choosing to let go doesn’t mean you wanted the loss.

When You Miss the Version of You That Didn’t Know Better

When You Miss the Version of You That Didn’t Know Better

You’ve grown. You see things more clearly. But part of you still misses who you were before you knew what you know now. This is what it means to grieve an earlier version of yourself, one that felt lighter, even if she was wrong.

How to Grieve Someone Who’s Still Alive

How to Grieve Someone Who’s Still Alive

Some losses don’t come with funerals. This is what it feels like to grieve someone who’s still living—when the goodbye isn’t clean, and the ache has no name.

White text on a black background: “You don't need a new title to matter.” A quote introducing a blog post about identity loss after leaving a job.

The Identity Crisis After You Leave a Job

You didn’t just leave a job. You left a version of yourself behind. This piece explores the strange grief and quiet confusion that follows.

White text on a black background: “You keep looking for closure in someone who never said goodbye.” A quote introducing a blog post about grieving someone who is still alive.

How to Grieve Someone Who’s Still Alive

If you’re here, you’re probably grieving something you can’t say out loud. Because they’re not gone. Not in the way people usually mean. They’re still breathing. Still existing. Still uploading photos and walking around with a heartbeat.