Loss of Identity: How to Reconnect With Your True Self

What happens when you no longer feel clear about who you are?
One moment you are a hardworking homemaker; the next, a single parent.
Many people go through periods when they feel disconnected from themselves. They might feel lost or empty or think, “I don’t know who I am anymore.”
Although this experience is often called loss of identity, it tends to reflect a disconnect between what’s happening in your life right now and what once felt familiar.
So, in this post, I’ll explore what identity loss feels like, what can cause it, and how to reconnect with yourself.
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