(PTSD) What has helped you feel or become empowered throughout your healing journey?
Hey there, I'm Zaati. We may have crossed paths in Sharing Circle, Disability Support or Anxiety Support, or somewhere around this platform. I'm definitely a bit of a 7Cups explorer, are you too? If we're unfamiliar, and you're open to it, maybe we can change that today. ♥︎
I'm wondering, what has helped you feel or become empowered throughout your healing journey?
Word to the Lovely: If the word "empowered" doesn't resonate with where you're at in your journey, at this time, or at all, that's completely understandable, and feel welcome to express that. You are free to use this space as you like, regardless. How has living with trauma/ptsd affected you this past month, this week, your day ... even this moment ? As long as you're comfortable, this space is for you to share.
▽Quick Announcement Below▽
Oh, hey there again. ☺️ I also wanted to announce an upcoming guided discussion in hopes, if you'd like to join us and you're able to make it, that you be sure to mark your calendar to attend.
Discussion Topic: PTSD & Learning to Become Assertive
When: May 27th, 2023 (Saturday) at 1pm ET
Where: Special Events Group Chat*
(Hosted by zaatarHoney a& Co-Hosted by @azuladragon34)
Following this discussion, I will also be hosting a 60-minute wind-down/open chat session at 2pm ET in the Anxiety Support Group Chat for anyone interested. Discussions like these can be as empowering as much as they can come with a heavy heart, please feel welcome to come by afterward if you'd like. ♥︎
* For the month of May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness, as you may have heard, we will be having many guided discussions that cover a variety of mental health topics. You can find the first week of our Mental Health Awareness May event here, as well as additional insight. All guided discussions for MHAM will be held in the Special Events Group Chat. We'd love to see you there.
@zaatarHoney
Wow!!!! This forum post is stunning with a capital S!!! I look forward to hosting with you on May 27th :)
@azuladragon34
Eee, thank you, Azhhuuuu🐲♥︎ I can't wait to host with you on the 27th either. I'm also excited for our other couple MHAM discussion collabs this month too! 🥹🥰
Just a reminder that our discussion for MHAM will be held tomorrow if you'd like to attend! ♥︎
Update: Anxiety Support Open Session will be delayed ~10-15 minutes.
@zaatarHoney You're an incredible host, it was an honor to co-host this session with you 🥰
I just wanted to share 2 important links that were shared during the discussion for others to have access to:
@SirenOfSerenity
Me? Yooouuu! 🤩🥰 I am so grateful for your presence today in our discussion. It was such a lovely turn out and the Honor is all mine. ♥︎ and thank you so much for sharing these resources in discussion, and for also making sure they were here too. That was such a thoughtful touch. 🥹💗
@zaatarHoney Changing and painting decor - painting a room has miraculous healing effect as well as getting rid of any negative energy associated with objects,clothing,photos and buying replacements for such.. even moving area - all have innate healing powers
@brightApple51
I am livinnnnng for this! Cutting ties isn't just between people, it can definitely also be with things. Clearing your space of former energies, rearranging furniture, and/or redecorating little by little, altering your space in any capacity- you're essentially creating your own sanctuary and that is absolutely empowering. I love so much that you shared this. I can personally relate and testify to the difference these choices make as they do shift of energy that surrounds us and within ourselves ♥︎ also, shout outs to painting and other creative activities - they're so freeing. Thank you.
@zaatarHoney..Thank you so much for highlighting this- Agree with you 100%.. re-arranging furniture, creating a sanctuary or safe space -even a crystal corner ;)..💎 as well as energy stored in objects are so so imperative to mental health and healing.
Furthermore, during a relationship break up - energy can attach to objects so throwing it out, or even revamping it with paint- and paint just the smell of it ; for some weird reason seems to have aromatherapeutic healing properties denoting renewal ! Even just to press the reset button on oneself changing or ridding of objects works wonders on healing from mental traumas ⚡️
Personally I used to live in a place full on shabby chic style décor- which looking back did reflect upon my thought processes as well as outlook, however when I revamped threw my stuff out, and went Japanese minimalistic style, painted place in beige installing bamboo plants and mats, from the next day it was clear it was a mind altering change. In one word: Zen.
This effected the path to healing ., joy, luck and outlook...🌀
Thank you Zaatar... for your deep and thought provoking questions - looking out for many more 💎🐬
