Her Story

Her story pt. 2

You don't have to solve your whole life overnight. And you don't have to feel ashamed for being where you are. All you have to focus on is one small thing you can do today to get closer to where you want to be. Slowly and lightly, one step at a time. You can get there.

Daniell Koepke

Continuing

Some days you will wonder if there is any change. But step back take a look at were you where till now.
Your stronger, wiser and more in control. You know that there will be times when you're not able to cop. Those are the days when you need to take a break.
Maybe take a bath.
Maybe call a friend.
Maybe take a drive.
Maybe go to the park.
But as this poem said, it won't happen overnight.

Take time to bask in each victory. Were you able to get out of bed? Were you able to shower? Or maybe make yourself some food? This might not seem like much, but believe me. They are victories!
Each person is different when it comes to what they need. Each person's wholeness looks different.
No one has ever been in your shoes, for if they had they might stumble too.

I'm learning from a friend that I need to recognize my weekness and make them my strengths.
I need to learn what I want in life. Not trying to make someone else's life easier, but my life easier.

Please, just know you are not stuck! You can be free!

I love poetry and I wanted to start writing again. It has been so healing. This was what had helped me. Find what you need. If you don't know we're to begin. Start with a counselor. They are very helpful. Make sure they have dealt with trauma. Because believe it or not domestic violence in any form is a trauma to your mind.
In closing I leave you with another poem.

You are not alone.
I'm telling you,
right now,
that all you do makes a difference.
I see you,
your heart, your trying,
your giving, your loving.
know you may feel alone but let this
be a reminder, from me to you.
You matter.
You make a difference.
You are valuable.
You are enough.
You're not alone.

Rachel Marie Martin