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When Stress - Pain- Trauma Takes Its Toll

5/24/2018

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My youngest said something to me today when we were looking at an old YT video (on a channel that I'm locked out of- grrr).  She said, "Oh, Mommy!  That's you?  You used to be pretty!"  

Right then it hit me: I haven't been underestimating the effects of my time spent in the dark valley.  It's been five years but it looks like more.  It feels like more.  A lot more.

Stress can take its toll.

I knew it at the time.  I could feel it.  It may sound funny, but it was like I could feel it at a cellular level- it was effecting me, changing me from the inside.

What's the point, here?  Whining?  Maybe a little. I mean I earned a bit of a whimper at least, right?   More so the point is, if you are walking through the valley- if you are in an emotional storm, or facing a heartbreaking life trial, please remember to take time to care of yourself and your broken heart.

Even when we are hurting, we can eat well (may not a lot, but well); we can sleep as much as possible; we can exercise; we can refrain from unhealthy coping mechanisms.  We can take vitamins, drink plenty of water and seek out excellent counseling from a qualified professional. 

​I'll admit, I did only a few of these.  Most days it was only "breathe in, breathe out... survive."  Perhaps the results would have been lessened had I taken the advice of my own profession.  So, let me end with this fun and oh, so wise saying: Do as I say, not as I do!! 

Guard your heart (and your face), my friends, - M

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