I also felt led to share this… maybe you’ve followed us and this page and often felt “but I don’t live in a developing country,” “I’m not so altruistic” etc and discount your own pains and challenges…
I just want to say— challenges are everywhere, and the fact that you’re facing them mean that you’re surviving 100% of your days and growing stronger day by day. You’re not “less than” because you don’t live where I do. You’re not deserving of less empathy. Your challenges are real and here’s cheering you on, wherever you are.
All I saw in this old tree was how old and big it was.
But it was my 8-yr old who said, “Mama! Look! A new leaf! How fresh!”
It reminded me— No matter how old we get, we’re still learning, still growing, still healing.
Some days I feel so exhausted facing the same old internal battles in my mind- this season, it’s really needing to soften the heavy armor I carry every day with regards to my sensitivity to loud sounds.
Some days feel like I’m about to implode. Some days feel like I’m just on edge but grieving because it’s so quiet but my body is waiting for a sound.
And so I remind myself, every day is another day to heal, to get stronger and better. Even if I’m wearing earphones all day.
One day, I look forward to being healed from whatever trauma is bringing back these flashbacks. I look forward to living like I don’t have cPTSD anymore.
I look forward to living in a peaceful place with nothing to fear. Even if it’s in heaven, I’m thankful I can look forward to it.
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