I believe wholeheartedly in HOPE and NO LIMITS to recovery!
I did not always believe this. I was born into limits. I was limited by living in a village in a family unit that on the outside looked normal and yet I carried a secret.
Growing up, and even into adulthood, I saw and experienced a multitude of things that I later learned were traumatic events. The way I experienced those events had profound effects on me that contributed to feelings of discomfort, diagnoses, a plethora of medications, self-harm, hospitalisations, comfort eating. Living with being told I would not amount to anything when all I am is a nothing. Having that said to me, over time was a mantra inscribed in my head. I felt hopeless.
Despite the things that attempted to limit my recovery and steal my hope, I did work, I did parent my son. In all intents and purposes, people on the outside only saw those things. For me I was holding a secret.
Even though I had been in recovery for a couple of years, I was still searching for something that would help me take charge of my life. A life that seemed so tragically out of control. I needed that hope. That hope came in the guise of ME. I started to allow myself to heal.
In the face of adversity, I found a strength. That strength I realised I actually always had, as how else could I have got through such horrors of ritual child sexual abuse. I have a commitment to self-care to wellness to allowing others in to support and walk this healing path alongside me. I connected with professionals, family, friends, and I let them in to who is ME. I started tuning into my own needs. I challenged myself to stay in the present. Because of the pain and adverse experiences in my life. I often found myself intertwining a current challenge with the pain of a previous experience, sending me down a dark tunnel. This can still come into play in my life and so using tools to combat that such as grounding and mindfulness, enables me to process them.
Working through adversity is a voyage that requires patience, resilience, and self-compassion. From the first realisation of the need to heal to the small victories along the way, every step contributes to living your best life. Through doing the work, it could, open doors to seeking help and support, whether it be through, therapy, peer support groups, medication, lifestyle changes, or a combination of things.
I am an enthusiastic advocate for healing from adversity. I am committed to spreading the word about the importance of self-care, mutual support, and personal responsibility.
By shining a light on the power of recovery, I inspire others to take control of their well-being and to seek help when needed. I aspire to be a beacon of hope for those who may feel lost or are struggling.
I will continue to challenge myself to be my most authentic self and to be proud of the person I am
Hope leans towards the positive. It involves choosing to see the potential for good in uncertain situations. Trusting that things can improve and that better days lies ahead.
When you choose to believe in positive outcomes, you open the door to new opportunities and experiences. By investing in hope, you invest in yourself and your self-care. From the beginning of your healing of having those self-limiting beliefs to then moving forward step by step. So, take a step today, choose hope practice it and watch as it reshapes your world for the better.
HOPE is within YOU.
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