Identity doesn’t vanish after suicide loss; name the parts that still fit and make room for them on purpose. 

Journal prompt: “Where I feel most like myself lately is…”

Identity doesn’t vanish; it gets buried. Today we name the parts of you that still fit—and make room for them on purpose.

A Flicker (Hope) — A familiar thread
Notice one moment you felt like you this week—how you spoke, moved, created, cared. Keep that thread.

To Rebuild (Healing) — Pick 1–2 identity words
Examples: listener, maker, advocate, steady, honest, curious, playful, caretaker, organizer. Circle 1–2 that land today. Write them at the top of your notes app.

Take a Step (Becoming) — Put identity on the calendar (≤10 min)
Tie one micro-act to your word:

• Maker: lay out one tool (sketchbook, yarn, instrument) and touch it for 10 minutes.
• Advocate: send one supportive message or share one resource.
• Listener/Steady: check in on one person with a two-sentence text.

Choose-your-energy menu:

• Hollow (low): Hollow — Whisper your word once. Put a hand on your chest and breathe out longer than in.
• Healing (medium): Healing — Do one 10-minute identity act; stop when the timer ends.
• Becoming (higher): Becoming — Schedule this identity act 3 times this week.

Food for Thought Today:
Identity isn’t a costume you perform; it’s a way your love moves through the room. When you choose one small act that matches who you are, you’re not pretending you’re okay—you’re remembering yourself in real time.

Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I’ll be here again tomorrow. 💜

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