We’ve been sheltering in place for weeks now, and I know many people are really struggling. When we’re having a hard time – regardless of what triggered it – it’s easy to fall into coping mechanisms that are not helpful for long-term health and sanity.
I posted a question on my personal Facebook page a while back and got some truly incredible responses from women who have gone through challenging times and come through on the other side. At the time of their post they were not facing life with COVID-19. Yet, their responses were very similar to what we are wrestling with now. The question I asked was, “We seem to know how to numb our emotional pain, but do you understand how you can heal it? If so, share something that helped you.” It was a simple invitation, but it garnered a treasure trove of insightful, encouraging answers from the women in my sphere of influence. Their responses were so inspiring! Here is a quick sample of some of the suggestions:
There are many more experiences and suggestions over in the comments on the original post. If you have a few minutes, please head over to that post. Read the rest of the comments from other women who have been where you are now and have come out on the other side. Before I sign off, I wanted to point out one more comment from this Facebook post that struck me:
There were several others who talked about coaching and the people helpers who enabled them to walk through the mire. The bottom line for any healing journey is that having someone who can walk you through the changes in your life is invaluable! Whether you choose to work one-on-one with a life coach like me or join a group coaching program like ReBUILD After Divorce, or seek a therapist, getting the support you need is CRITICAL to your ultimate healing. When the pain is intense a counselor is best. But coaching is valuable when you find yourself frustrated and stuck, unable to move forward. If you’d like to talk about whether life coaching is right for you and your situation, here are three simple steps to start the conversation.
I’d love to walk with you as you learn to thrive in this new season of life. |
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Georgia
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