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The Quietly Depleted
You're functioning. You're managing. But underneath the surface, something feels flat. You used to feel more like yourself. You had more energy, more presence, and experienced more joy in the small things. You haven't lost yourself dramatically. It happened quietly, over time, in all the small moments where your needs came last. The good news: quiet depletion responds to small changes. You don't need a life overhaul. You need to start noticing again.