Thank you for sharing this. As I’ve come to grips with some of my own trauma, I had to practice not even journaling for a time because I had used journaling to “fix” myself and to normalize the abuse I had experienced my whole life. As I’ve started healing, I’ve wanted to write more, but some part of me feels it’s wise to begin again slowly because I’m so prone to re-enter the ways I used to turn hatred onto myself through my writing. It’s so challenging to learn how to balance the need to process with others and the need to “just be” and accept.
I’m glad that you are finding a path that is healing for you and that you’ve taken on the burden of sharing this wisdom. It’s blessed me today.
Oh, Lore......thank you...for so many reasons...and, mostly, for being honest. Without getting into the details-because I don't need to in order for you to understand me-being reminded that my trauma and my healing are MINE and I GET TO DECIDE with whom and when I share adds a deep sense of relief-and healing-to my grief. Thank you for speaking up just as you have here. <3
I say to my teenage daughter, your information is your information and you share it with who you want, when you are ready and safe enough to do so. And that maybe with some people, never.
Lore, the same applies to you. You owe no one the debt of knowledge about you. And I for one would rather hear of the lessons and teachings and insights that the 'thing' itself.
Thank you. My daughters are both victims of abuse. It connects with our family deeply. You get to tell your sacred stories how, when, why, and not. I'm holding you before God with my girls and all who have insured these traumas. Thank you for adding perspective and hope.
Thank you for sharing this. As I’ve come to grips with some of my own trauma, I had to practice not even journaling for a time because I had used journaling to “fix” myself and to normalize the abuse I had experienced my whole life. As I’ve started healing, I’ve wanted to write more, but some part of me feels it’s wise to begin again slowly because I’m so prone to re-enter the ways I used to turn hatred onto myself through my writing. It’s so challenging to learn how to balance the need to process with others and the need to “just be” and accept.
I’m glad that you are finding a path that is healing for you and that you’ve taken on the burden of sharing this wisdom. It’s blessed me today.
Oh, Lore......thank you...for so many reasons...and, mostly, for being honest. Without getting into the details-because I don't need to in order for you to understand me-being reminded that my trauma and my healing are MINE and I GET TO DECIDE with whom and when I share adds a deep sense of relief-and healing-to my grief. Thank you for speaking up just as you have here. <3
I say to my teenage daughter, your information is your information and you share it with who you want, when you are ready and safe enough to do so. And that maybe with some people, never.
Lore, the same applies to you. You owe no one the debt of knowledge about you. And I for one would rather hear of the lessons and teachings and insights that the 'thing' itself.
Thank you. My daughters are both victims of abuse. It connects with our family deeply. You get to tell your sacred stories how, when, why, and not. I'm holding you before God with my girls and all who have insured these traumas. Thank you for adding perspective and hope.
warm hugs to you, as you continue your way.