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When You Feel Lost: Identity, Purpose, and Reconnecting with Yourself

Sometimes the hardest thing to admit is: “I don’t know who I am anymore.” Feeling lost doesn’t always look dramatic. It can be a quiet disconnection from yourself, a sense of meaninglessness, or an inner question that won’t go away: What now? What’s the point? Why don’t I feel fulfilled?

Feeling lost often arises after big life changes—graduation, divorce, relocation, or becoming a parent. It can also be the slow build-up of years spent living according to others’ expectations or being in survival mode. You may have learned to silence your desires to fit in, succeed, or keep the peace. Eventually, you lose touch with what feels real.

This state of disorientation can lead to anxiety, burnout, depression, or spiritual crisis. But it’s also a powerful signal. It’s your psyche asking you to pause, listen, and realign.

Therapy isn’t about giving you quick answers. It’s about creating space to rediscover your voice, your values, your longings. We’ll explore what’s been lost along the way and what wants to emerge now. Feeling lost isn’t a dead end—it’s the beginning of a deeper path home to yourself. You are not alone in this fog. Together, we’ll begin to clear the way.