BOO519 – Who Am I Now?

About this episode

This episode reflects on the feelings of disorientation that arise when life changes and familiar roles fall away, encouraging listeners to pause and remember their broader identity.

When life changes and familiar roles fall away, it’s easy to feel unmoored. This reflection explores the quiet invitation in those moments—to pause, listen, and remember we are more than the roles we’ve played. Resources Connected or Separate?  – The Wave Story When I shared this radio show with my writing group, my friend Holly shared this poem facing the same question. Follow her on Substack: Holly Lamond Abundance That night I knew, the next day confirmed Lost was the life I’d known Down a dark road but never alone Today, a river flows, altogether unexpected A late-night work call with colleagues in the UK A walnut-like lump found under my arm That night I knew, the next day confirmed Control is a delusion once diagnosed I traded frequent flyer miles for frequent treatments Lost was the life I’d known Cancer caused me to change course Treatments left me parched, cracked, uncertain Down a dark road but never alone Cancer drained my canyon of complacency Opened me to the abundance of light and rain Today, a river flows, altogether unexpected The post BOO519 – Who Am I Now? appeared first on Marcia Hyatt .

People in this episode

Host: Marcia Hyatt

Topics covered

• identity
• life changes
• self-reflection
• personal growth
• roles
• self-discovery

Keywords

• identity
• life changes
• self-reflection
• personal growth
• roles
• self-discovery

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