“Hello --It is May 13th and welcome to Wonderland Fellow Griever. — “You’ve just stepped Down the Rabbit Hole — where mental health meets madness after loss. This is your daily dose of truth, grief, and yes, just the right bit of madness.”

WEEK 2: Madness & Acceptance

Day 13: Today’s truth is: "I'm not myself, you see." Idea: Identity disturbance. 

These words hit deep, don’t they? Because when your child dies, the “you” who existed before — she fractures. The version that shows up now may feel hollow, uncertain, or unrecognizable.

And that’s okay. You’re not broken — you’re in the middle of becoming...becoming what's next. We do not have to engage in the overwhelm of becoming something particular, especially in early grief, just the idea of becoming what's next is all we need to be open to in the beginning.

Grief demands a redefinition. A rebuilding. Today, think of one small part of yourself that still feels familiar. A value. A talent. A piece of your heart - even a small piece.

Let that be your thread. You don’t need the whole tapestry. Just the thread to begin...it will take shape over time, with work and choice and help- one stitch at a time.

So, that's all for now...that's the nugget to carry today

Take a breath. Take what you need. leave the rest. And come back tomorrow because, remember, you're not broken—you're grieving. And you're not alone in this madness. ---I'll be right here Talk Soon."

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