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Anger erupts when individuals confront the violation of their personal boundaries, whether from external pressures or self-imposition during their transitions.
Bargaining emerges from overwhelming loss, filled with disorienting rationalizations about past choices.
Depression captures an all-encompassing sadness and despair about lost opportunities and perceived failures.
Acceptance represents the turning point where individuals begin to make sense of their experiences, developing a renewed identity based on reality rather than fantasy. Transitioners may find purpose in their former identities, leading to plans for the future grounded in truth.