Melba- I was thinking and thinking about this. I have had this feeling, but it isnt something that I could put into words either. Its as if a part of me, a part that is so familiar, even though it is a part that is in pain, it is familiar and comfortable, is no longer needed. The part I would wrap myself up in to protect myself has been lifted and I am left with more of myself. But I feel like the "wrap" has been so much a part of me that there is thei dying feeling.

I dont know if this is exactly what you mean, but that is how I relate to this. I have felt this dying thing, too.