Have you ever felt like you were finally moving forward, only to find yourself back in a puddle of tears or spiraling into old habits? If so, you’re not alone. Healing doesn’t follow a straight path. And you know what? That’s okay.
My mother’s passing in September 2024, inspired a need to go deep within to heal not only the grief of her passing, but also unresolved childhood wounds. I decided to start a healing journey. When I first started my self-healing journey, I thought progress meant never having a bad day again. I thought healing would be a straight shot to wholeness. But what I’ve learned, and what I want to remind you of…is that healing is a winding road. There are detours, potholes, and sometimes you have to revisit old wounds just to clean them out a little deeper.
Sometimes we think a breakdown means we’re broken. But breakdowns are often breakthroughs in disguise.
What if I told you that your tears today don’t cancel the joy you felt yesterday? What if I told you that needing rest doesn’t mean you’ve failed? Healing is about integration, not perfection. Every step, even the wobbly ones, is part of your becoming.
Here’s what helped me embrace the non-linear journey:
– Grace: Give yourself permission to be human. I was so hard on myself, but soon learned to treat myself with the grace and compassion I give to others.
– Journaling: Writing down where I was and what I felt helped me track how far I’d come. I even created a journal with a letter writing to release my unspoken emotions in a safe space. It’s amazing how much I was keeping inside. Some emotions can become toxic if not released.
– Community: Being around others who understood the ups and downs of healing made me feel less alone.
– Faith: I leaned into the idea that God walks with us through every valley, not just the mountaintops. Which means that even out of our greatest pain, can come valuable lessons.
So if today doesn’t look or feel like progress, remember this: progress isn’t always visible, but it’s always happening. You are not starting over…you are starting from experience.
Stay gentle. Stay grounded. Keep going.
With love,
Drea
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