We all go through transitions from middle school to high school, high school to college, then on to the workforce, and maybe marriage and children. There are also transitions that involve loss and grief such as changes in relationships, big moves leaving all things familiar behind, and sometimes death of a loved one. For some reason, it seems that there is an unwritten rule that allows us only so much time to adjust, heal, regroup, and re-enter the world like a brand new penny. We often cave into these societal or familial norms even when our inner voice is trying very hard to lay on the brakes. If we need time, we need time. That's it.
#lifetransitions #selfcompassion #socialcomparison
