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When Your Identity Becomes Your Job

October 21, 2026 · 8 min

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A job can give us purpose, community, and a sense of belonging. A role can help us understand where we fit and what people need from us. But as Dora's mom considers retirement, Dora sees how unsettling it can be to imagine life without a role you've inhabited for decades. When so much of your identity is tied to what you contribute, who are you when nobody needs you to do that particular thing anymore?

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