Our experiences in life lead us to where we end up, but they don’t have to define who we are today.
You might try saying to yourself, “I had a traumatic experience, but I am not that experience.”
Ask yourself, “Who would I be without this story? Who do I want to be today?”
Is it possible to use your experience, your story, to help someone else with theirs?
Copyright © 2020 Chelsey Fjeldheim, Courage Speaks Counseling
Healing isn’t about returning to who you were—it’s about learning to live fully in the present and trusting the unfolding of your journey after life-altering events.
Healing isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about staying present, feeling fully, and letting transformation happen without force.
There’s no perfect time to start therapy, but if you feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by change, it might be the right time to explore it.
Because you matter. You are important. You are worth it.