"Sometimes people wound us because they're wounded and tell us we're broken because that's how they feel, but we don't have to believe them. Age and healing don't make you invulnerable to moments that can bring you back to the kind of trauma you experienced as a child. It doesn't mean that you're broken, but that there is still an opportunity for more healing to take place."
"It wasn't psychiatry or therapy that saved me, but rather creating a spiritual relationship with myself. Integrating things like meditation, prayer, and living a life of service to others is what helped pull me out of that vortex. It's been three years now, and I still haven't stepped back into a mental hospital."
Healing from childhood trauma and mental health crises does not guarantee immunity from triggering situations later in life. The author experienced severe trauma in her twenties, including reliving childhood sexual abuse, and spent time in psychiatric facilities. Recovery came through spiritual practices—meditation, prayer, and service to others—rather than traditional psychiatry or therapy alone. After three years of stability, financial security, and meaningful relationships, the author encountered someone who triggered old patterns. This experience demonstrates that healing is ongoing; setbacks do not indicate personal failure or brokenness, but rather opportunities for continued growth and deeper healing work.
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