Trauma. An icky subject that people do not like to talk about. Maybe because they do not realize that they have been impacted by the trauma in their lives. 2019 was a big turning point in my life. Instead of just carrying my trauma around, I really started to dive into my core issues. I put on a wetsuit and googles and got right in the face of the issues that dwell right below the surface. Although they lived right below the surface, trust me when I say that they were really difficult to drag back to shore.
The more work that I put in to being a healthier and more whole person, the more weighed down I sometimes feel. You know the feeling you get when you reach dry land after being weightless in the water? That feeling. I know that it comes because I have exposed more work that needs to be done.
Experiencing trauma of any kind can cause us to react to situations from a place of trauma. I did not fully understand or grasp this concept until I attended a class about healthy mindsets. The therapist had an entire slideshow about healthy reactions to certain situations and unhealthy reactions to the same situations. I was amazed to discover that my mindset was not the mindset of a healthy person quite often. I reacted to many of the situations from a place of trauma and mistrust. More issues to drag to the shore and address.
But honestly ya’ll, I am so thankful that I put that wet suit on and got to work. If I had not started to be intentional about monitoring my responses, I know that I would have missed out on some of the sweet moments that I am getting to experience now. Trauma took a lot from me, but it did not take all of me. It did not win.
If you are living a life that is burdened because of past hurts, you do not have to continue that way. Yes, Jesus heals and saves. 100%! I am also an advocate for finding people on this earth that you can share your burdens with. People who can guide you towards a more balanced and healthy life. It might be a pastor. It may be a therapist. It may be a trusted friend. You have the power to choose to triumph over trauma. I am rooting for us all to win. #wepreach
