Trauma recovery is not for the faint of heart. Not for me, and not for the people who love me.
My healing journey may repulse readers. Nobody wants to know about bad things happening. It’s easier to pretend it doesn’t exist or that it only happens to other families. The truth about the prevalence of childhood abuse is harsh. The harsher truth is that the longer it goes ignored, the more children are harmed. If you haven’t experienced abuse, you probably know someone who has – even if they haven’t spoken up about it. Keep your eyes open and make sure no one else in your little corner of the world is experiencing abuse either. And if you discover someone abusing a child – do something about it. Tell someone about it. Speak up – because those who cannot speak up need your voice.
If you have experienced abuse at some time in your life, I want you to know that there is help available now that wasn’t available even five years ago. The options have increased with the use of Zoom, making it possible for so many more people to access healing in a new way.
My healing journey may inspire others like me. I didn’t have access to help for a really long time and I did what I could on my own. Eventually I knew that I needed help, I needed other people, and I started my search for the people who could teach me what I needed to learn.
All I can say to you is that healing is possible. There is always hope. Stay curious, keep an open mind, trust that your intuition will let you know when the Universe brings good things your way.
Oh…and if you’re curious about how quilting has been one of my healing modalities, read on!
