diff --git a/src/status.ts b/src/status.ts
index 7dd2413..8e26e11 100644
--- a/src/status.ts
+++ b/src/status.ts
@@ -143,6 +143,7 @@ function write(data: Record<string, unknown>): void {
     })
     .catch((err) => {
       console.warn("[brain] Bus publish failed:", (err as Error).message);
+      _busPromise = null; // reset to allow reconnect
     });
 }