Hard truth:
Some things you will never fully heal from. And that’s not failure. Not because you’re broken. Not because you’re doing it wrong. But because some pain stays. Some stories leave marks. And expecting to erase them? That’s not healing-that’s denial. Healing isn’t about forgetting. It’s about building a life that still feels meaningful-even while carrying what hurt you.
— Unknown
I got the BEST advice from my favourite therapist, ahead of Christmas, which always brings a level of sadness and loss, due to the troubled family of origin. He said, simply, “Lean into it.” He said it’s counterintuitive, because we tend to try and talk ourselves out of feeling bad. We try the rational approach and talk about how it’s not as bad as all that, or we should focus on gratitude and enjoy what we do have that’s good. But nope, therapist says, feel all that you’re feeling and validate each and every one of those feelings, as a kindness to yourself. Then things will ebb and calm. Cool! I’m going to do exactly that. Thank you Joel Brass, therapist extraordinaire. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs and good luck. XO
Blessings,
Chatgirl
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