The author reflects on the devastation of losing a business during the Great Recession, highlighting feelings of shame, identity loss, and the struggle to find purpose. Initially numb and without direction, the author explores activities like tennis and involvement in their children's school but finds little fulfillment. After a transformative experience away with in-laws and engaging in stress relief meditation, the author begins a gradual journey towards recovery and self-discovery, emphasizing that painful endings often lead to new beginnings.
New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.
I felt like I had no identity. I was embarrassed and ashamed even though every other agency I knew about had either closed or was struggling.
I told my business partner that I needed to stop, and that we needed to shut it down. I was beyond sad. I was numb.
The change of scenery helped a little.
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