I close out the season (Season 8) by returning to shadow work. Supporting themes: Season 8 and growth; Support of my followers as I begin the grief process; Dating and vulnerability; Being invincible and resilient; Holiday blues; Wilful loneliness; Group care and group threats; Sibling rivalry; Self love and acceptance. This reflection was inspired in part by 1) Beatrice Chestnut ("The Complete Enneagram"); and 2) Your Ni Dom - "Shadow Work" (December 9, 2023). Typology: Type 8 Shadows; Type 5 Shadows; INTJ Extroversion via Te and Se.