12/07/2025
π¦π¦π¦ Molten Crab Metaphor π¦π¦π¦
Have you ever witnessed a crab molting? It is a very delicate process that leaves them incredibly vulnerable. In my opinion the transitions of shedding their shell can be comparative to the transitions of healing in many ways..
First you become extremely uncomfortable with where you are in life almost feeling like you want to burst out of your shell, like something needs to change, becoming extra snappy towards everything even undeserving bystanders...
Then you have to start to shed the old shell of yourself since you are uncomfortable and outgrowing it which is a process where you start to become vulnerable. You may have to start setting boundaries and catering your environment towards your transformation.. in a sense protecting yourself from outside threats..
Next as your old shell comes off and you become extremely vulnerable, like a soft shell, you are now facing all of the emotions and hurt without your shell of old defense mechanisms, maladaptive coping skills, and unhealthy relationships.. you really have to start aligning your people places and things to cater to your new vulnerable self...
~*If you don't someone may SN**CH you up and keep you SOFT for them to enjoy.*~
BUT ALAS if you can bare to make it through, your new shell starts to harden again.
You may have alot of space and feel empty which can seem counterproductive, but as you continue your healing journey you start to fill that space with new ways of being, new belief systems, new coping skills, and healthy relationships.. as that space starts to fill you are no longer as easy to "crack" as you have become stronger and no longer succumb to your old ways of operation...
You now have the ability to snap back but only utilize it when necessary... (granted we are human and do slip up sometimes when we are startled or burntout etc..) so remember to give yourself GRACE in those moments..
Keep in mind, this process can happen throughout life, giving you a great opportunity to learn about yourself and grow into your new shell each time... this can explain why healing isn't always so easy or definitive and getting assistance and reaching out can help tremendously through each transition.
Remember healing is not a destination it is a journey.. so try and enjoy it!
~kallayna healing llc. Once you know, then you grow! π±π»πΌ~