A personal narrative phase where someone goes through a prolonged stretch of introspection, emotional withdrawal, and quiet intensity — the kind of inner journey that eventually leads to growth but looks like staring at the floor in the meantime. A shoegaze arc isn't depression exactly; it's more like a necessary immersion in your own inner world before reemerging changed. Common after a breakup, a creative block, or any life transition that demands processing. Observers may not notice it happening until the person resurfaces.
She deleted all her socials, started journaling, and barely texted — honestly respect her shoegaze arc, she needed it.
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