I just heard a stunning definition of trauma from Dr Gabor Mate - it’s not the event itself that is trauma, but the psychic wound.
The event can’t be changed, but
Where should we be the strongest in times of struggle?
Home - that should be the place of solace and comfort, the place to heal.
You want your partner, your loved one,
Tell me - what’s the one thing that is worse than locking horns with your spouse or loved one?
It’s the torrent of anger and scorn that builds up inside you
Do you remember the first time that you made a friend?
You made memories together, and this friend, they made you feel right, like your true authentic yourself - recognised, not
Trust - it seemingly comes out of nowhere, but it’s easy to lose, and you know when it’s gone.
It’s a feeling, and you can always know if it’s there, or