10/04/2026
If you have ever gone through something traumatic, or lived in survival mode for a prolonged period, you will no doubt understand this. For years now I have felt far too anxious and on edge to take in anything that would create additional stress or tension. Not only could my nervous system not hack it, but my brain has been too frozen to consume information.
When I trained as a coach last year it took every single piece of energy I had to retain, consume and grow professionally. Life got harder just two weeks after I began my training - totally unexpectedly, and I spent the next 5 months internally fire fighting while trying so hard to better myself and my career.
Watching, reading or engaging with anything that would trigger stress was impossible. But, 6 months ago, I finally found myself feeling calmer. More able to think about something else other than work and the children. Every time I have sat down to watch it, my resilience has developed. I can focus again, I can find pleasure in small things again, I can detach and protect myself without withdrawing from normal day-to-day life.
Healing isn’t a linear journey and in my case, I have been reminded that we cannot control someone else’s own journey, only our reactions. The more you spend time protecting yourself and your energy, not allowing it to seep out unnecessarily, the sooner you will recover.
I hope this is helpful 💛
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