ProfessionalPiece25

ProfessionalPiece25 t1_ja80lxl wrote

This could be tough, but certainly you can do it. Everyone who has advised you to find another competitive activity is correct. But you are also dealing with a significant change in self-identity. You also need to answer the question, “Who shall I be now?” First, you are an adult; you are, presumably, no longer a student in limbo between adolescence and adulthood. Career comes to the forefront. What are you going to be professionally? Perhaps becoming a spouse and parent will be part of your new identity. The beauty of the situation is that YOU get to choose. And get used to a shift in identity. It will happen several times over what hopefully will be a long and happy life. Good luck!

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