To Heal From Abuse with Donna Lyon

This morning, as I am jogging through bush, I’m feeling my muscles grow tense. The breathing is shallow, arms flail around useless, like sticks… I know that I’m tired, and I want to stop, keep walking instead, you know, take it easy. And hey, what’s the harm? It’s almost 5km, and no one can see me. And yet, I remember: SURVIVOR I am a survivor. I suffered, I held back, I failed, and almost gave up. But I will no more. Not even today! It’s my choice: To make my identity matter. It’s shaping the person I am – not a victim, but striver who does not give up. Despite everything, I am here. Despite everything, I give and I care. Despite everything, I am a beautiful human being. And I have earned the right to not give a crap about haters, and doubters, and lies. You are who you are. We’re in this together, and the identity we choose to take on with trauma it can be a crutch, or a blocker, but also RELEASE. Release from pressure, the past, expectations. Today, what matters: today. The person who’s helped me to see it is part of my life, and now I have the honor to speak to her about healing, identity, being a survivor, and finding your way. Donna is taking the pain that she’s been through, and lessons she learned to create a one of a kind program called Left > Write >> Hook that helps survivors of child sexual abuse to heal, and move forward. Join Donna Lyon and myself for this vital conversation today: Links Left Write Hook   The post #118 – To Heal From Abuse with Donna Lyon appeared first on Power To Be Happy.