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This morning, as I am jogging through bush, I’m feeling my muscles grow tense.
The breathing is shallow, arms flail around useless, like sticks…
I know that I’m tired, and I want to stop, keep walking instead, you know, take it easy.
And hey, what’s the harm? It’s almost 5km, and no one can see me.
And yet, I remember:
SURVIVOR
I am a survivor.
I suffered, I held back, I failed, and almost gave up.
But I will no more. Not even today!
It’s my choice:
To make my identity matter.
It’s shaping the person I am – not a victim, but striver who does not give up.
Despite everything, I am here.
Despite everything, I give and I care.
Despite everything, I am a beautiful human being.
And I have earned the right to not give a crap about haters, and doubters, and lies.
You are who you are.
We’re in this together, and the identity we choose to take on with trauma it can be a crutch, or a blocker, but also RELEASE.
Release from pressure, the past, expectations.
Today, what matters: today.
The person who’s helped me to see it is part of my life, and now I have the honor to speak to her about healing, identity, being a survivor, and finding your way.
Donna is taking the pain that she’s been through, and lessons she learned to create a one of a kind program called Left > Write >> Hook that helps survivors of child sexual abuse to heal, and move forward.
Join Donna Lyon and myself for this vital conversation today:
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