Lesson One from the Rubble: What I Learned When It All Fell Apart

When life crumbles and you're left with nothing but questions, people suddenly have answers. Advice pours in, often laced with judgment, and silence is misread as failure. But in the harsh light of rock bottom, the truth becomes crystal clear. You see who is truly with you, who only clapped when you were winning, and how freeing it feels to stop performing for approval. This is not just about losing. It is about finally seeing yourself without apology.