Alex, you've helped me realize the importance of nurturing my inner child. Until now, I hadn't given much thought to the time I spent alone as a child; it often felt like I was the only child, despite having a brother who's 8 years older. He never took the time to get to know me.
Playing alone and imagining different worlds and situations brought me comfort. Time seemed endless, and I never ran out of fantasies. However, I never thought to reflect on revisiting my younger self and talking to it in a compassionate way, reassuring it that everything would turn out okay. Looking back, I can't help but feel guilty and unwanted.
I now realize that both of my parents worked hard to provide for us, and I truly respect their efforts. I made a promise to myself to give my children all the things my parents could not give me, like dancing lessons, music lessons, swimming lessons, and more. I also made sure they had tutors for subjects I was weak in. Watching them grow and being there for their milestones has been my greatest achievement as a parent.
Meditation has helped lift my broken spirits, alleviating nightmares, anxieties, panic attacks, and hyper-vigilance. It has cleared the clutter in my mind, making room for magic to unfold and recharging me for the day. It's like recreating a new world when my mind is at peace. When I was a child, I didn't have toys, so I would create images with sticks, rocks, or leaves and old pots, pretending to cook. I'd also pretend to be a doctor performing surgery on lizards. I didn't do this too often because I felt bad for the animals and stopped when I was around seven or eight years old.
Healing from trauma has been a long road of ups and downs, but I've learned to be grateful for the hardships; they shaped who I am today. Now, I find myself happier with the life I've created and continue to create. I've forgiven those who hurt me and see the sacrifices made to reach this point. I’m also grateful for having the friendship and support from our group which is my new family. Thank you! ❤️
Tammy, your journey of self-healing and growth is truly inspiring! It’s wonderful how you’ve nurtured your inner child and found comfort in your imagination during challenging times. Your resilience shines through, and it’s clear how much love and care you pour into your children.
Reflecting on your past with compassion and understanding, and finding forgiveness for yourself and others, is such a powerful step forward. I relate to your ability to find magic and create new worlds within yourself.
I’m grateful to have you as a friend and a source of encouragement and support. I’m honored to be part of your journey!
Thank you, Alex. It means everything to me to have finally found true friends who feel like family. They are so encouraging, nurturing, and inspiring, and I'm constantly learning new ways to improve myself from them. What's even sweeter is that there's never any arguing—only love. At this stage in my life, that's all I really need and want. ♥️
Alex, you've helped me realize the importance of nurturing my inner child. Until now, I hadn't given much thought to the time I spent alone as a child; it often felt like I was the only child, despite having a brother who's 8 years older. He never took the time to get to know me.
Playing alone and imagining different worlds and situations brought me comfort. Time seemed endless, and I never ran out of fantasies. However, I never thought to reflect on revisiting my younger self and talking to it in a compassionate way, reassuring it that everything would turn out okay. Looking back, I can't help but feel guilty and unwanted.
I now realize that both of my parents worked hard to provide for us, and I truly respect their efforts. I made a promise to myself to give my children all the things my parents could not give me, like dancing lessons, music lessons, swimming lessons, and more. I also made sure they had tutors for subjects I was weak in. Watching them grow and being there for their milestones has been my greatest achievement as a parent.
Meditation has helped lift my broken spirits, alleviating nightmares, anxieties, panic attacks, and hyper-vigilance. It has cleared the clutter in my mind, making room for magic to unfold and recharging me for the day. It's like recreating a new world when my mind is at peace. When I was a child, I didn't have toys, so I would create images with sticks, rocks, or leaves and old pots, pretending to cook. I'd also pretend to be a doctor performing surgery on lizards. I didn't do this too often because I felt bad for the animals and stopped when I was around seven or eight years old.
Healing from trauma has been a long road of ups and downs, but I've learned to be grateful for the hardships; they shaped who I am today. Now, I find myself happier with the life I've created and continue to create. I've forgiven those who hurt me and see the sacrifices made to reach this point. I’m also grateful for having the friendship and support from our group which is my new family. Thank you! ❤️
Tammy, your journey of self-healing and growth is truly inspiring! It’s wonderful how you’ve nurtured your inner child and found comfort in your imagination during challenging times. Your resilience shines through, and it’s clear how much love and care you pour into your children.
Reflecting on your past with compassion and understanding, and finding forgiveness for yourself and others, is such a powerful step forward. I relate to your ability to find magic and create new worlds within yourself.
I’m grateful to have you as a friend and a source of encouragement and support. I’m honored to be part of your journey!
Thank you, Alex. It means everything to me to have finally found true friends who feel like family. They are so encouraging, nurturing, and inspiring, and I'm constantly learning new ways to improve myself from them. What's even sweeter is that there's never any arguing—only love. At this stage in my life, that's all I really need and want. ♥️