Those periods of trying to “navigate life” have a way of str...

Those periods of trying to “navigate life” have a way of stripping you down to silence. At first, it feels temporary, like a necessary retreat. But with time, isolation becomes a routine. You get used to not explaining yourself. You get used to the quiet. You get used to not being expected anywhere. And before you know it, you’re no longer sure how to re-enter a world that has moved on without you.