27/07/2025
What Has Helped Me Heal
Healing hasn’t been a straight path—it’s been slow, spiraled, sometimes messy, and deeply personal. There isn’t a single thing that “fixed” me, because healing isn’t about being fixed. It’s about coming back to myself, piece by piece, and learning how to care for the version of me that exists now.
Some of the things that have helped me the most haven’t been loud or dramatic. They’ve been quiet, consistent, and deeply intentional.
🧘♀️ Therapy
Seeing a therapist has been one of the most important choices I’ve made. Having a space where I don’t have to wear the mask, where I can speak freely and be held without judgment—it’s powerful. It’s not always easy to sit with the truth, but that’s where the real healing begins.
🎧 Guided Meditations
When my mind feels too loud or my body is overwhelmed, guided meditations help ground me. They bring me back into the present moment and remind me to breathe. To pause. To soften. Even just ten minutes can shift something inside.
🌳 Time Away
When it all feels too heavy, I run away to Moama. I know that sounds dramatic, but it’s my place of reset. Whether it’s for a weekend or a single night, getting out of my usual space gives me room to think, feel, and breathe without expectations. Nature holds a kind of peace that I can’t always find elsewhere.
🔥 Letting Go
I’ve let go of people who no longer align with where I’m going. That hasn’t been easy—but it's been necessary. I’ve learned that not everyone is meant to stay. Some people were only ever meant to be part of one chapter, not the whole story. Releasing them has made space for deeper connections—with myself, and with others who truly see me.
💛 Self-Compassion
I used to be really hard on myself for not "bouncing back." Now, I try to meet myself with more gentleness. I remind myself that healing takes time. That rest is not laziness. That my body is doing its best. And that it’s okay to have bad days. It's okay to feel everything.
Healing isn’t always pretty. But it’s real. And I’m still on the journey.
I’ll continue to share more as it unfolds—because I believe that in sharing our stories, we create space for others to feel less alone in theirs.