Wow, "backdraft" is a great way of explaining the obvious blowback that comes full force even when things are good, and right! Some force from our trauma comes back from that open door and bam, we feel it and now we learn to accept it as good, and right and not a flight or fight response. We became used to unhealthy environments, and thus hard to accept healthy at times. We operated at a high functioning as non-healthy, but with trauma there is alot of scary messy stuff going on, and just one moment can flood us. But hand on heart and regulating back to true healthy self is definitely wisdom and a big step forward! I am so very happy for your new little family and all the love you deserve! At 64, working to become more grounded and accepting myself everyday. It's real growth, It's Living!
Yes. There is a tremor that passing through as the new ground of us settles. I know in my recovery journey, I’m often navigating discomfort as I adopt new choices and the people around me respond to those choices–discomfort that comes as much from success as from difficulty. I love your analogy of “backdrafts.” That is powerfully helpful. Thank you.
Yes yes yes!!!👏 👏 👏
Wow, "backdraft" is a great way of explaining the obvious blowback that comes full force even when things are good, and right! Some force from our trauma comes back from that open door and bam, we feel it and now we learn to accept it as good, and right and not a flight or fight response. We became used to unhealthy environments, and thus hard to accept healthy at times. We operated at a high functioning as non-healthy, but with trauma there is alot of scary messy stuff going on, and just one moment can flood us. But hand on heart and regulating back to true healthy self is definitely wisdom and a big step forward! I am so very happy for your new little family and all the love you deserve! At 64, working to become more grounded and accepting myself everyday. It's real growth, It's Living!
Beautiful reflection! Thanks for sharing!!
Yes. There is a tremor that passing through as the new ground of us settles. I know in my recovery journey, I’m often navigating discomfort as I adopt new choices and the people around me respond to those choices–discomfort that comes as much from success as from difficulty. I love your analogy of “backdrafts.” That is powerfully helpful. Thank you.
I love this peek into your morning and this growth! 🩵
Thank you so much! xx