There is no time when you should or shouldn't feel trauma.
Trauma affects us to our very core. It changes who we are, and the effects may flare up at any given time.
When trauma hits, be brave. Take time to show compassion to yourself. Remember who you are, take care of yourself, and ride it out. Don't rush it. Just take it in stride and do the best you can.
Try to stay close to God, even if it's just a simple whispered prayer begging for mercy.
We're all doing the best we can.
Thanks for posting this Kilee. Another wave of grief hit me this last weekend- after almost four years since my fiance passed away. It wasn't his birthday or the day he passed away--it was just a couple days that I missed him so much it hurt to breathe. Thanks for the reminder that I really will be okay/
ReplyDeleteKristi, I am so sorry :( I hate when those moments of pain come back and swallow me and I feel like I can barely go on. Thank you for being vulnerable with your comments on my blog. Thank you for all the love you share. You are an amazing woman, and I am grateful to have you in my life.
DeleteAwesome reminder that we will be ok. It is so hard to see that when in the throes of trauma. Hold fast, the light will come. Great post. Hugs
ReplyDeleteIt is hard. Oh man. Thank you :) The light WILL come. Love you, friend!
DeleteThank you for always knowing EXACTLY what to write, Kilee. You have a gift. I am drawn to your blog because of your Christlike love and your gratitude, even in the suckiest of times. I learn from you every day.
ReplyDeleteI needed to hear that song tonight because the truth is, I will be ok. We will be ok. Trauma hits and I stop believing things will be ok.
But they will. Thank you for reminding me.
You are amazing. I learn from you every day as well.
DeleteBen is actually the one who introduced this song to me. Kind of ironic, but I'm glad I have him on my team right now. We will be okay. We all will. Love you.
I know what you mean. Sometimes it hits us like a bitch waterfall...and you go hurling and swirling toward the precipice afraid of the inevitable. For awhile there I thought I might fall apart! Love you. All things pass. xo
ReplyDeleteScabs. You know just how to say it. And you are exactly right. All things will pass. Thank you! So glad I have you :)
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