For a year I've been asked, "What happened to you? What exactly are you grieving about?"

Each time I would reply, "Unfortunately I'm not legally allowed to share right now, but hope to be able to soon."

Now I'm able to, and as I've known I would be all along, I feel terrified.

So we're starting with that:

• The difference between being silent and silenced
• The holiness of this season I'm sad to see come to an end even though I never would have chosen it
• The trauma responses I'm seeing in myself that I've never previously experienced

As is always my hope: may you feel seen in your story, or better understand others as they share theirs.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• August 2022 IG post "this summer was hard"
• September 2022 IG post "the club of the quietly disappointed"
• March 2023 IG post "the longevity of grief"

Share this series and read an exclusive chapter of What Makes Women Feel Beautiful in Part 3 at HilaryRushford.com/BookStory.

Would love to hear your thoughts after on Instagram @HilaryRushford.

If this episode helped you or someone you know, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a review. They mean so much to creators!