How does one stay hopeful when overcoming tragic events in life?
This is an excellent question and the answer is one that I spent many years searching for. Unfortunately, there is no quick solution as everyone’s healing is unique and different. Personally, it took years to find a place of healing from the sometimes unbearable journey that was my life. And for a long time, I didn’t think I’d ever find it. In addition to time, it required all the…..
Have you ever felt guilty for having a mental illness? Have you ever felt that it was a weakness that made you less than? I have. And I worked hard to keep it a secret for as long as I could. Sadly, guilt and shame are two paralyzing feelings that are still widespread, and I can only imagine all the people who continue to suffer privately because they are too ashamed to ask for help.
For me, fighting the stigma…..
When I began my journey to healing in earnest (I started and quit many times), I eventually discovered that my pain didn’t have to define me. This discovery is one that contributed to a significant improvement in my quality of life. I’m grateful to have found various methods that helped me address my struggles and allowed me to tackle my fears in a way that felt safe. Maybe I’m stating the obvious when I say that everyone’s journey is unique…..