“She is a beautiful piece of broken pottery put back together by her own hands. A critical world judges her cracks while missing the beauty of how she made herself whole again.” -J.M. Storm It’s easy to judge when we don’t know the full story, or when putting others down meets a need in our […]
You Beautiful Thing! — Don’t Lose Hope
“Hope is being able to see that there is light, despite all the darkness.” It can be hard to find hope when we’re battling despair. But there are some strategies that can help with hopelessness, and the feeling that “it’s pointless – because nothing’s going to change.” They include: 1. Try joining the dots: Think […]
Finding Hope – Some Practical Steps — Don’t Lose Hope
“A sign of progress is noticing your mind is turbulent, and not trusting how you see yourself during that time.” Some questions to ask yourself at these times include: How do I know I’m not in my right mind just now? What has just happened/ Has something just triggered me? When have I felt like […]
We’re Getting There … — Don’t Lose Hope
“And if today, all you did was hold yourself together, I am proud of you.” – Unknown
“Trust takes years to build. Seconds to break. And forever to repair.” Below are some facts on deception and truth which help us to see why betrayal and lies are so destructive to relationships. 1. Trust is at the heart of our relationships, and especially our intimate relationships. We need to know this person can […]
The Truth about Deception — Don’t Lose Hope
You know you are starting to heal from trauma when …. 1.You recognize that you’ve gone through something really difficult, and experienced something that is truly awful. 2. You can talk about your trauma. You see it for what it is. You more fully recognize what it has done to you. 3. You feel less […]
You Know You Are Starting To Heal From Trauma When …. — Don’t Lose Hope
“You can be healing and feel broken at the same time. Healing isn’t a destination we reach where we’re perfect and at peace all the time. Healing is a journey which involves accepting and embracing ourselves as we break, as we heal, and as we reconstruct.” Najwa Zebian 1. Everyone’s trauma is different; everyone’s reaction […]
Some Facts about Trauma — Don’t Lose Hope
“When you can’t look on the bright side, I will sit in the dark with you.” We all need people who will do this for us; but it’s not an easy thing to do at all. Why? Because others’ pain reminds us of our own. So not everyone you know can be there for you. […]
Quote of the Day — Don’t Lose Hope
“Pain is real; but so is hope.“ Oysters are highly vulnerable. They need their tough shell in order to survive. But they also need to eat – so they open up their shell. Yet this can pose a danger if a grain of sand gets in. For that becomes a source of ongoing pain for […]
A Pearl of Great Price — Don’t Lose Hope
“And then one morning it felt like the sun had suddenly risen.” – Kamilla Q I hope one day you wake up – and just feel different. I hope one day you feel the heavy burden’s gone. I hope one day you feel happier and lighter. I hope one day you can start to live […]
Quote of the Day — Don’t Lose Hope
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