Out of the Storm

Treatment & Self-Help => Self-Help & Recovery => Ideas/Tools for Recovery => Topic started by: Jdog on April 06, 2016, 11:09:26 AM

Title: A side benefit of facing the difficult stuff
Post by: Jdog on April 06, 2016, 11:09:26 AM
Yesterday, I once again became aware of a beautiful spin off of doing the work that gets me in touch with the feelings that I sometimes wish I didn't have.  It is this :  A much greater appreciation and ability to be open to the raw and uncomfortable feelings carried by others.  As I get better at accepting myself, all aspects of me, it is easier for me to observe others in a non-judgemental fashion.  It is easier  ( I believe) for others to trust in my sincerity and for them to be open about what is going on inside of them, even if I don't choose to verbalize my own journey and struggles.

Just thought I would share this nice realization.
Title: Re: A side benefit of facing the difficult stuff
Post by: Dutch Uncle on April 06, 2016, 01:32:14 PM
Thanks. Nice one.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: A side benefit of facing the difficult stuff
Post by: Kizzie on April 06, 2016, 02:39:53 PM
 Lovely JDog :hug: There are some gifts in having CPTSD although two and a half years ago I would not have thought that.     :sadno: