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in the months after he died, I intentionally carved out thirty minutes a day to think about him, his life, and our life together. I did this so that the flood of thoughts wouldn’ t sneak up on me and take me by surprise. Some days, I’ d write him a letter. On other days, I’ d look through pictures or talk with him in my mind. Without a doubt, some days were painfully difficult because I felt his loss intensely. But by the end of each day, I always felt better.
Once we deal with what’ s uncomfortable, we feel better immediately and for the longer term. We become more confident, and with that confidence comes a virtuous cycle of less fear and anxiety, more resilience, and enhanced relationships.
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Trey Tucker is a licensed mental health therapist with over a decade of experience helping individuals and organizations achieve greater fulfillment and performance. He has worked with corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, parents, and students, and is known for his ability to connect deeply with both individuals and large groups. Trey has specialized training in anxiety, trauma, relationships, sports psychology, identity, and purpose, and is certified in EMDR and neurofeedback. With a background in corporate marketing and an MBA, he brings a unique, resultsdriven approach to helping people identify root issues and experience lasting breakthroughs. His book Tough Enough releases nationwide on February 24, 2026. 52