The book God destined for me to write finally became available on Amazon last week. I'm still waiting on my author copies to arrive, but I'm excited about all God is doing with The Broken Road as I wait.
As I reflect on the journey of the last twelve years, a few things come to mind. If you are struggling with any kind of delayed healing from past trauma, these are the steps I undertook and would highly encourage you to begin your own journey.
2. Find a qualified, Christian counselor. Don't be afraid to share your junk. They are equipped to handle your pain.
3. Allow yourself to grieve the trauma.
4. Allow the words of scripture to speak into your pain and change your mindset.
5. Find margin in your life. This is not the time to load your schedule with activities. A sabbatical may be necessary. You are worth it.
6. Surround yourself with family and friends who will pray for you, and with you, during this pivotal time in your life. It's hard work and you can't do it alone.
7. Remove anyone from your life who doesn't support your journey. You will recognize who they are by the way they communicate with you.
8. Do something tangible along the way to encourage the healing process. I made a photo album of my mom's life. It's a visual reminder of what an incredible woman she was, and helps me remember how much she loved me, A part of me grieved with every photo and memory.
We are all uniquely made by God and each of our journeys will look different. These are a few suggestions that helped me finally heal after thirty-eight plus years of carrying the burden of trauma, grief, and unforgiveness.
You can do this. A life of freedom in Christ is waiting. Just one phone call, email, or text will open the door to abundant life. What are you waiting for?
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