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Alright Warrior,
Lately, I’ve been sitting with a kind of grief I didn’t recognize at first.
Not the dramatic kind. Not the obvious kind.
The quiet kind.
I’ve realized I’ve been grieving versions of myself — my younger self, my more energetic self, my less medicated self. The version of me who could do more without it costing so much.
And here’s the thing: I don’t necessarily want to go back. I don’t romanticize being unmedicated or pushing through at all costs. I know why I’m here now. I know the meds help. I know I’m safer, steadier, more grounded.
But that doesn’t mean there isn’t loss.
Sometimes grief looks like:
Missing how much energy you used to have
Feeling frustrated when your body or brain says “not today”
Comparing who you were to who you are now
Wondering if you should be able to do more than you can
That grief doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful. It doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re human — and adapting.
I’m learning that capacity changes don’t cancel worth. They just require different compassion.
If you’ve been quietly mourning an old version of yourself — I see you. You’re not failing. You’re recalibrating. And that deserves gentleness, not judgment.
Love Always, Amy, Your Mental Health Warrior & Neurodivergent Advocate 💚
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