Surviving the pain.

“There’s time to inhale, a time to exhale, and a time to just scream it all out.”

~ We always talk about feeling the pain, bringing out the darkness that we carry inside, but we almost never talk about how to survive the pain and suffering, then pain that feels endless.

I have felt that pain, when I was in the process of my divorce. One of the biggest help I had was to have the support of therapist, with her support I was able to vent my pain, to scream, get all my anger and rage out. This helped me continue to being a mother, and support my family in the midst of the chaos. 

Leaning on our friends and family to give us strength, they provide words of encouragement, and listen to our suffering. It is very important to have a trusted friend that we can reach out to when we feel alone in our pain, and if it becomes irresistible.

Creating healthy coping mechanisms. Such as dancing, singing, listening to music, going for a walk or run, yoga, meditation, paint, writing emotions down... Example: I remember when I was going through this painful process, I used to take a shower three and four times a day, every moment I felt so much pain, feeling the hot water in my body was very soothing and relaxing.

We must find healthy ways that keep us grounded, give us pleasure and the desire to continue living.

Remember you don't have to do it alone.