The alarm is blaring; the snooze button's been pushed several times already. The conflict between avoiding the day and facing the consequences of staying in bed, wage war within. No more hiding. Time to get up. The usual thoughts came in the wee hours of the morning. Lying there sleepless, stomach knots formed and tension gripped your shoulders; Robbed of rest again, the pull to function takes over.
After chatting and moving on, the critical inner voice that is so unrelenting and judgmental begins its condemnation. It leaves you feeling bloody and bruised under the mask of your own skin. You offer the typical smile and a flat, 'I'm fine'. It's too risky to dare to tell the truth that a painful ache resides in your heart, feeling empty.
After chatting and moving on, the critical inner voice that is so unrelenting and judgmental begins its condemnation. It leaves you feeling bloody and bruised under the mask of your own skin. You offer the typical smile and a flat, 'I'm fine'. It's too risky to dare to tell the truth that a painful ache resides in your heart, feeling empty.
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Below the surface things have been explored, and new understanding of what is going on has grown. Meaning and purpose have been found even in the pain, and the terrain of your heart is more manageable now. Accepting yourself and making better choices comes with more ease than you ever thought possible.
Life was so hopeful and happy back when you got married, but now fatigue, dread, and loneliness has taken over. How to get back to the way things were then. The thought has come before with a quick dismissal, but now, it seems like it might be your only hope. Even so, it feels risky. Yet, the thoughts of 'getting out' are coming more frequently, and the path you're on isn't leading to anywhere good.
Someone asks, 'How are you?' The usual smile and 'good' feel automatic. The chance to risk sharing how you're really doing passes quickly, but an internal sense of void becomes stronger. It has been a source of strength in hard times, but right now it doesn't always seem like enough. Faith that goes beyond religion and is relational requires application in all aspects of living life.
Have you ever had a moment when someone else said or did something and you instantly had a sudden rise of emotion that felt upsetting and overwhelming? Like a trigger has been fired, and you can't control the intensity of your emotions. Triggers are created from past situations that are registered as trauma and can range from minor to extreme incidents.
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