Breakdowns have a way of undoing us. They dismantle the plans we’ve carefully built, unravel identities we’ve outgrown, and shake the ground beneath our feet. Whether it’s a relationship ending, a career shift, a health crisis, or an inner reckoning, breakdowns feel like collapse. And yet, they’re often the exact doorway to our next becoming.
The temptation in these moments is to either cling to the old or rush toward the new. We want certainty. We want answers. But real transformation rarely moves on our timeline. Between the breakdown and the breakthrough lies a space most of us would rather avoid—the in-between. It’s the threshold where we can no longer go back, but we can’t yet see forward.
The in-between is uncomfortable because it demands trust. It asks us to stay present in the absence of clarity. It invites us to listen for subtle stirrings instead of forcing solutions. And it calls us to let go of what no longer serves, even when the future hasn’t yet shown its face. This isn’t easy—but it’s sacred work.
In my own journey and in my work with clients, I’ve seen again and again that the in-between is not a dead zone—it’s a womb. What feels like falling apart is often the necessary clearing for something truer, deeper, and more aligned to take root. The seeds of your breakthrough are already present, even if they haven’t yet broken through the surface.
So if you’re in the midst of a breakdown, know this: you are not failing. You’re becoming. The in-between may feel like a void, but it is also the place where life is gathering itself to meet you. Trust it. Stay with it. Your breakthrough is already on its way.
