You’ve only known this man or woman as your spouse. You’ve been married a lifetime. You’ve built dreams and memories around this relationship.
You’ve been at the same company forever. You’ve grown and matured into a credible, responsible, and loyal employee. All your friends work there. Your schedule and vacations revolve around this job.
This house, ring, album, or other treasured possession have been with you or in the family as long as you can remember. It symbolizes what is important to you. It has become as much a part of you as your own life.
If you ever felt the loss of any of these, you may feel like things will never be the same. Unfortunately – that is true! Life as you knew it with these people, places, or things in it will be different. You will need to determine a new way, make new memories, define a new you in the fall out.
Be kind to yourself. There are no wrong choices, there is only exploration. Think back to your childhood dreams, make a bucket list, consider what you always wanted to do before life got away from you. Dream big – think out of the box. Wave a magic wand and consider possibilities. You can start small, like get a pet or paint a room YOUR favorite color. Go bigger, like back to school or relocate.
Remember, loss provides the opportunity to learn something new about yourself. Discover who you are, what you want, and where you will be in your new normal!
“We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.”
~Kenji Miyazawa”