Bravely Healing

Peace of mind is priceless! Find some time to relax this weekend!

Having peace in your life doesn't mean you're giving up on what you want. 🕊

A while back I saw or heard this quote "make peace with where you are". I liked it so much I wrote it on a post it note and it has lived on my desk. So I have seen it everyday while I work. And it has helped me find peace within even if nothing on the outside is showing up how I want. I still believe it will happen because I am still doing what I know to do for me. And in time those things I want to see transpire in my life will. They may look different than I imagine but if they're coming its always "this or something better!".

Patience is definitely key! ✨️

We aren't meant to be constantly on the go. Our bodies and minds require rest and rejuvenation to function properly!

Our lives today are so busy with work, kids, activities and family duties, so when do you find a break? Do you take breaks? If you aren't I ask you to try to over the next week. Thirty minutes to an hour at least of quiet time. No phone, no TV...just you on the couch, the porch, on a walk letting your body and mind relax for a while. 👣🏞☀️

If you do this you'll be surprised how much better you're going to feel, then you'll be looking for the next slot in your busy schedule for more slow moments to yourself! Enjoy! 😉

Don't let yourself make excuses for their bad treatment of you!!

We can be making excuses so we feel better about moving on and just sweeping the issues under the rug. Excuses like "oh they just had a bad day" or "they cant help it because of their past". No NO No!! Being treated badly whether its totally abusive or not isnt ok. No one deserves to be treated badly by their partner or anyone else you are close to.

Look at any of your relationship and think about how you may be making excuses on how they treat you.

PTSD example after leaving the abusive relationship.

Being around others arguing can trigger your body to go into a reactive mode even if you are not the one in the argument, you are a just an innocent bystander hearing it.
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The shouting and harsh words are the trigger because your body doesn't know that its not necessarily you that is being yelled or shouted at. It just reacts for protection.

If this has happened to you just be aware and try to remove yourself from the area. If that isn't possible just deep breath and tell yourself that you are safe and not in danger. Relationship this until your body calls. Over time you can heal this.

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It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

This month we need to support survivors and help anyone who is struggling in an abusive situation to start looking at their options for a better life.

Do you know of anyone that could use your support? Can you donate to a Domestic violence shelter?

I worked at a shelter in 2018-19 and they try to help those that want to help themselves. There are barriers sometimes, like drugs/addiction and financial, that can hinder their ability to STAY OUT of the situation. Sometimes they go back to the abuser because they don't have the support or means to do it themselves.

But if anything, you can always be there for anyone you know in this type of situation because they need to know they are not alone. Sometimes that support is what will eventually help them leave for good!

Share this for awareness or reach out if you need support!

Hard truth after the divorce. It comes out of nowhere and my example today is around anxiety.

It was just me and my youngest, who was a teenager at the time, after the divorce and one day we had an argument or something was in disagreement between us. I realized out of nowhere I was having anxiety trying to deal with how to handle the situation with her. I had never experienced anxiety like that before.

Anxiety can be a lasting effect AFTER you've left the abusive relationship. But you can heal it, just takes effort and time!

Comment below any experiences you've had in a similar way.

Leaving the unhealthy relationship can look like this beautiful and peaceful life. You just have to take that step to choose YOU!

Save this as a reminder of what is waiting for you on the other side!

Low vibes are just a signal to pivot, not stay stuck. 🌱

It takes daily effort, but you are in control of your own progress. 🎯💪

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