When The World Falls Apart

What do you do when your world falls apart?
I've spent the past few years talking to academics who have had their world collapse.
They've trained for years, decades even, expecting to have careers as professors.
And their worlds collapsed. Just like mine did, when I left academia.
From coal miners to professors, there are times when everything you think you know about the world will fall apart. And since you have your place and identity wound up in this world, you feel like you've lost yourself.
I've learned that it's pointless sitting waiting for the world you knew to come back.
The only option is to reinvent yourself.

[@tubaazeem5361]

this is flawless, thankyou

[@Roostervane]

Thanks Tuba!