Finding your voice...Finding your peace
I have become a strong proponent for mental health, especially for moms. We tend to forget about ourselves and put everyone else first. I did that for over thirty years, thinking I was ok, and I was just in a ‘motherhood’ phase. I had left an abusive marriage, but thought I was okay because I left. I never dealt with the trauma. I thought leaving would fix it all. Until I saw my oldest daughter escape a bad marriage and seek professional help. I saw how she climbed out of her darkness to find her voice and emerge a warrior. A few years ago, I decided to see a therapist. I had no idea what I would talk to her about and I was scared to make the call. I was grateful that no one answered and I just left a message. Eventually I made the appointment and bless her heart, she had a way to pull out of me what I have buried so deep. Feelings and heartache that I assumed had passed, but I was hiding. I have cried, cursed, ranted, and laughed. I have found my voice and a safe place to valida...