For a year I’ve been asked, “What happened to you? What exactly are you grieving about?”   Each time I would reply, “Unfortunately I’m not legally allowed to share right now, but hope to be able to soon.”   Now I’m able to, and as I’ve known I would be all along, I feel terrified.    So we’re starting with that: The difference between being silent and silenced The holiness of this season I’m sad to see come to an end even though I never would have chosen it The trauma responses I’m seeing in myself that I’ve never previously experienced   As is always my hope: may you feel seen in your story, or better understand others as they share theirs.  Links mentioned in this episode: August 2022 IG post “this summer was hard” September 2022 IG post “the club of the quietly disappointed” March 2023 IG post “the longevity of grief” Would love to hear your thoughts after on Instagram @HilaryRushford. If you think this would help someone you know please share and tag me so I can see and chime in.