I don't know allot about the physiological stages of dealing with major changes in life like this journey, but I have recognized the way I talk to myself about what is going on as a way of coping. I always like humor because just about any difficulty blessed with the passage of time can seem almost comical.
So, here is a funny poster from the demotivater site dispare.com

I hope my sense of dealing with this doesn't offend anyone, but it gave me a really good laugh, and then a kind-of somber sigh.