Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-in Sunday, 21 January 2018

Hello everyone!

It is good to be back and feeling well again. As always, the people in this community have been on my mind. The wonderful stories of healing, the courage it takes to be honest when we are having difficult days, and the amazing amount of support that we all show to one another. It is a safe place for us to share and know that we will be met with unconditional, compassionate support.

One of the things, and there are many, that I truly admire about everyone here is that we are all on our own paths toward healing. People are working hard everyday to overcome whatever challenge they may be facing.

We all know how important it is to take care of ourselves as we venture along our healing path. Some days we may push through and others we know that it is best to slow down, step back, take some deep breaths to bring us gently back to the present and then revisit what is on our minds.

Through all of the inspiring stories, there is so much to admire about the intrinsic nature of the moments that we take to feel the joy of the simple things in life. The passing smile of a stranger, the laughter of a child or just taking a walk on a beautiful day.

How do you all know when it is time to push through a challenging time? Do you feel comfortable stepping back from a difficult time and revisiting it when something inside tells you it is time to take a deep breath?

I would love to hear your thoughts on this.

I do hope that your day is bright. If it is a challenging one, stop by and we will be here to support you.

This is your safe place to be with others who truly listen.

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