#life-changes

#life-changes

Two days before I met him, I’d put down Lord Byron, my 15-year-old shepherd rescue, after nursing him for a year. I was a wreck.

Chris owned two Siberian husky puppies after a breakup, hoping for companionship; however, the energetic Huskies proved too much for him, leading to chaotic experiences.

After the incident, I was treated for brain injuries similar to those of Gabrielle Giffords, unable to manage normal life functions any longer.

"If I stopped doing what I do today, who would I be tomorrow? If the answer is 'I have no f***ing clue,' welcome. You're not alone."

The sudden loss of structure after graduation can lead to an identity crisis and profound psychological struggles. It's a transition nobody prepares graduates for.

Many individuals experience life-altering changes post-breakup, like relocating, changing careers, or altering their appearance, spurred by the emotional weight of a romantic split.

When I point to the drum kit, he says moose, and locks the puzzle piece in place as I say, Yes, moose, because I can see the cymbal antlers and the tom-tom eyes, the wet bass nose.

Identity diversification is about not putting all your self-worth on a single aspect of your life; it encourages building multiple identity pillars for resilience.

Living one day at a time is my mantra now, as I navigate these emotional and physical changes stemming from a routine procedure gone awry.