As we end the calendar year 2009 and approach another new year and new decade, I think about where I was (or more to the point wasn't) on my healing journey 10 years ago. In many ways I am a different woman now, calmer, more confident, less frightened and happier. What a joy it is to not have hypervigillance and anxiety be my first response - to know how to breathe and trust myself. Ten years ago I couldn't name the ways anxiety and hypervigillance were affecting me. Today I not only feel less of a need, but I read my reactions and can avoid the spiral.
Healing, growth and supportive friends bless me daily. I hope, pest and work on myself so that I continue to thrive more every day.
Good for you, not only for healing as much as you've had, but taking a moment to see it in yourself! You have much to be proud of!
ReplyDeleteYes, the hypervigilance is a big one, isn't it? I'm happy for you for being able to enjoy these changes. I hope 2010 is a great year for you.
ReplyDeleteI would like to share my journey with you. Thanks so much for writing your blogs. I've just found your site and will be reading from now on!
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