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Examining the power of undigested trauma and how mindfulness tools can help.
We're approaching that time of year again. It's okay if you don't like anything about the holiday season. It's okay if you're not able to enjoy yourself because this time of year brings back old memories, hurts, or traumas. And it's okay if all you do each and every holiday season is wish that it was all over. If you need support during these next few months, always feel free to reach out.
holidays make me anxious
I know, I know. we aren’t that close. But I’m borrowing trouble from the future about it. I hate the way they’re filled with anxiety, guilt, shame. I hate the way they disrupt what tiny amount of routine I have in my life. life with borderline, then throw judgmental family members and lack of stability and might as well go up in flames. bah humbug.
Unfortunately she has defrosted. She is free in the wild. And she wants…
That moment when you realize that you're the Cassandra of your family - because none of them will believe you when you tell them things.
When I was 13, I think I realized that no one in my family really liked me. They felt obligated to invite me to events and give me calls on my birthday, but otherwise, our interactions lacked the sort of warmth and familiarity I had seen them show to one another.
I wish I was wrong. "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence" and such. But no, I'm realizing as an adult that I was right. I had every reason to feel out of place and insecure around my family. I will never fulfil their expectations of me. I simply can't.
When the season arrives.
To Those on Christmas,
To those who don’t celebrate Christmas, Or to those who can’t afford to, It’s okay. I hope you have a good day.
To those who are no longer with us, We will remember you all throughout 2016, And for many years after that.
To those who dread the family gathering, Or dread the food you fear you’ll purge, Good luck. No matter what they say, You matter. You are not the food you eat.
I mean it. You can get through the holiday; Through the year; Through anything, and everything!
