 It's difficult to feel safe in the midst of trauma, abuse, and toxic situations. Long after that situation is over, our bodies may still be in fight, flight, or freeze mode. For some, the symptoms may still be present years later.
When we feel unsafe, our bodies tell us so. Some of these ways are…
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 When we have peace in our lives, we experience mental and physical rest, which is needed to recharge ourselves.
🌻 Many times, when there is turmoil in our lives, our bodies respond accordingly. It may result in anxiety, stomachaches, headaches, constipation, diarrhea, fast heart beats, sweating, depression, etc.  Healing comes when we know and speak the truth.
🔸 Those of us who have experienced trauma or abuse may have learned to downplay the seriousness of what happened to us. Some of us may have forgotten it, denied it, minimized it, rationalized it, laughed it off, etc. Essentially, we've found a way to cope while going through it. This is normal. It's the body's protective mechanism to help us to survive the incident(s) until it was safe to deal with it. God created this protective mechanism in our brain to keep us alive.  Having healthy boundaries are necessary for our mental wellbeing. When we don't set healthy boundaries, we mentally suffer.
🌺 Some of us might be frustrated with ourselves for not being strong enough to stand up for ourselves. It is much easier to stand for up for others than for ourselves. Be patient with yourself and keep practicing.  God never intended for only a few people to do all the work in the church. This leads to burn out. Everyone has work to do in keeping the church running smoothly.
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AuthorJourney to Wholeness is a blog written by Lillian Simon (except where indicated). She is a Christian who wears many hats, including being a nurse, health coach, mentor, writer, editor, and graphic designer. She is passionate about sharing health information to inspire others to find practical and natural ways to heal their body, soul, and spirit. Archives
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