| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sinks in | New York Times | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Faces facts | USA Today | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Accepts the facts | New York Times | 18 Sep 2022 |
| Stops fantasizing | USA Today | 14 Aug 2022 |
| Comes to earth | Newsday | 28 Aug 2021 |
| Faces facts | ||
| Wakes up | ||
| Faces facts | ||
| Comes to grips with | ||
| Heeds Dr. Phil | ||
| Comes to grips with |