Hi All. Today’s post will be very short. I am dealing with some personal and family problems. I hope to expand this article later. What do you do when you are hurt while healing? What do you do when you are in the process of healing, and then you get hurt again? I hope to answer it briefly.
A. Consider your progress. Use the trial to consider your progress. Ask yourself questions like “How far have I come?” and “How healthy are my responses now compared to previous trials?”.
B. Choose compassion. I cannot say this enough. Please be kind to yourself. Healing from extreme abuse is not easy. When new trials pile on top of the old trials, show yourself compassion. Allow your self to feel. The past reminds us about plenty of triggers. When the new trial triggers the pain of the past, please be kind to yourself.
C. Learn from it. While the new trial triggers the old feelings, use that moment to understand your triggers. Being triggered never feels pleasant, yet the triggers have useful information. Ask more questions! An inquisitive mind will go along way to helping you explore your experiences and move forward with better responses.
