“Hello --It is May 4th and welcome to Wonderland Fellow Griever. — “You’ve just stepped Down the Rabbit Hole — where mental health meets madness after loss. Let’s get real, together. This is your daily dose of truth, grief, and yes, just the right bit of madness.”

WEEK 1: I discuss Identity & Transformation

Day 4: Today’s truth is:  "I can't explain myself, I'm afraid, Sir, because I'm not myself, you see." Idea: Losing your sense of self.

Some days, it’s hard to even recognize ourselves. The person in the mirror looks the same — but feels completely unfamiliar. That’s not a failure. That’s grief. Grief is so disorienting....you are not crazy, it's grief.

You might forget birthdays. Miss appointments. Say no to social events. Not because you don’t care — but because you’re not functioning in the same way. Your brain and your heart are overloaded.

And while others may not understand, you don’t owe them explanations.

Today, try offering yourself the compassion you would offer a dear friend. Maybe even say aloud: “Of course I’m not myself. I’m grieving.”

And that’s more than okay.

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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