You’re Not Failing—You’re Transitioning

Transitions can come with unexpected emotions: grief, anger, numbness, even regret. You might wonder, "Why am I struggling so much?" But struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re human.

Normalize the Emotional Rollercoaster

It’s okay to:

• Miss the life you had—even if you chose to leave it

• Feel conflicted about your next steps

• Mourn something intangible, like a version of yourself

• Feel excited one moment and exhausted the next

Big changes shake things up—and that disorientation can feel like failure. But it’s not. It’s part of the adjustment process.

What You Can Do:

• Name What You’re Feeling: Putting your emotions into words helps you process them. You might say, “I feel lost,” or “I’m excited and scared at the same time.” Naming it is powerful.

• Practice Self-Compassion: Instead of criticizing yourself for not “handling it better,” try offering yourself the same kindness you’d offer a friend in your situation.

• Remember This Is Temporary: The discomfort you feel now won’t last forever. You are adjusting, growing, and adapting—even if it doesn’t feel graceful.

• Seek Support: A therapist can help you make sense of your emotions and remind you: you are doing the best you can.

Life transitions are hard not because you’re doing it wrong—but because growth is hard. And you don’t have to do it alone.