What it's like to be highly functional with unprocessed trauma
/If I could sum up the years I spent doing everything I knew to do to get better, I’d use these words: Stuck. Frustrated. Confused. Alone. Ashamed.
Read MoreIf I could sum up the years I spent doing everything I knew to do to get better, I’d use these words: Stuck. Frustrated. Confused. Alone. Ashamed.
Read MoreIn striving for stability, I tamed the wild right out of myself, and with it went desire, passion, excitement, and joy. Stalking stability killed the thriving star, the alive parts of me.
Read MoreCreativity is one of those sassy little minxes who values freedom. She resents boundaries and structure. She thrives in open spaces where her energy is free to bounce around. She’s playful, so stress threatens her. She’s a lot like a cat - she just wants to do her own thing.
Read MoreYou know that woman who always seems at ease? The one you’re secretly admiring and (maybe just a little bit) resenting… She communicates clearly. She sets good boundaries. She is certain of her choices. She embraces who she is and is approachable at the same time. She’s got what you see as authentic confidence. How did she get it? Did she learn it, or was she born with it?
Read MoreMeanwhile, frustrated with formulas I turned inward for some sanity, and my meditation produced the ONLY success formula that has EVER gotten results for me sustainably and consistently.
Read MoreMy personal struggles remain personal, but the themes are familiar. All the life symptoms I mentioned earlier have been a part of my journey. And through it all I deeply believed that life was meant to be enjoyed—not endured. So I began to listen deeply to what my heart and soul were saying.
Read MorePutting the pieces together happens far more slowly than the actual trauma did. Every step you take is working to build your capacity to process the highs and the lows of your experience. If you can be gentle and kind with yourself as you start putting together the pieces of your life, you’ll have a far more peaceful journey.
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