My best friend from childhood says she's grieving the person I used to be and I don't know how to tell her I'm still the same person, just finally honest.
More people experience this than they realize.
A person faces the pain of being mourned while alive, struggling to help others see their growth as continuity rather than abandonment.
“Where Are You with Gender non-conformity across cultures?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.