Living with Type 1 Diabetes isn’t just about carb counting and insulin doses; it’s about navigating the profound emotional shift of a life forever changed. In this episode of T1D Healing, we lean into a topic that is often overlooked: the deep, valid grief for the life you lived before diagnosis.

If you’ve ever felt like the carefree, spontaneous version of yourself is gone forever, this episode is for you. .

In this episode, we discuss:

• Acknowledging the Grief: Validating the mourning process for your pre-T1D identity.
• The Loss of Spontaneity: Why it feels impossible to return to a “carefree” lifestyle and how to navigate that shift.
• The Food Connection: Grieving the ease of eating without the heavy mental burden of calculations and consequences.
• The Existential “Why Me?”: Navigating the crisis of identity that often follows a chronic illness diagnosis.
• The Power of Permission: Why feeling the loss is the only way to stop the cycle of resistance.

Healing isn’t about “getting over it” or gripping onto the past. It’s about feeling the full spectrum of your emotions, so you can move forward and live fully with more ease.

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While I live with Type 1 Diabetes and understand the journey firsthand, I am not a medical professional. The content of T1D Healing is shared for informational, lifestyle, and spiritual support purposes only. Every body is different, so consult with your endocrinologist or medical team before making any changes to your insulin or medical protocol.