Safety

Feeling safe affects us not only in our minds, but also in our bodies — we breathe easier, we feel relaxed; we are confident there is no threat to our well-being. If you have been living in a situation, or involved in a relationship that isn't safe, be it physically or emotionally, I want you to know that it isn't your fault.

Often times, when a person is living in an unsafe situation, or with an emotionally harmful person, it is natural to align with the shame and think that you are the cause or that there is something wrong with you.

This couldn't be farther from the truth. You are good and worthy of respect and safety. If you need help peeling yourself away from the shameful thoughts, reach out. Take the risk of finding a therapist that can help to re-wire the way you see you. It is possible to live in the world with more love than fear, it just takes time to believe it, and a lot of support along the way.