There is a long stretch of adulthood devoted to building.

Building a career.
Building stability.
Building relationships and something that feels secure.

For some women, that includes raising children. For others, it may mean caring for aging parents, building a business, investing deeply in a partnership, or showing up every day for those who depend on you.

As a therapist, I often witness the intricate dance of relationships—how they support us, stretch us, and sometimes, how they hurt us. It’s a quiet kind of grief. One that often gets minimized or overlooked, even though it cuts just as deep.