Thank you for reminding me that it takes time and it's okay to stumble. It's funny because it took me decades to figure out why I watched so many true crime-type shows dealing with instances of death, kidnapping, violence, etc., and volatile reality TV like The Real Housewives. Changing that pattern was honestly challenging, and I will sometimes slip back into it without realizing it. I try to get outside each day, but will suddenly realize I haven't stepped one foot out of the front or back door in over a week. I recently deleted my Instagram account and will try my hardest not to log back in before September 13 so it actually closes this time. (That's all embarrassing to write out.) I have C-PTSD, OCD, and ADHD, so I can logically make sense of my patterns, but it is hard work to change those pathways! My 15-year-old daughter has Autism and PTSD and is in therapy and group each week. She often apologizes for being tired or sleeping a lot, and I always remind her that doing the work involves literally changing your brain, so it's kind of like prolonged brain surgery, and your body needs to rest to heal. She's been bullied since preschool, and last year (her Freshman year), she was sexually assaulted twice. Every year she has tried to go to public school and ended up doing online school at home with me after about a month. She wants to try again this year and starts next Wednesday. Her strength and resilience amaze me! She has great friends and a strong support system, and she is doing the work to change those pathways. Sorry for rambling on and on, I just want you to know your podcasts always mean a lot and make a difference. ❤️
Thank you for reminding me that it takes time and it's okay to stumble. It's funny because it took me decades to figure out why I watched so many true crime-type shows dealing with instances of death, kidnapping, violence, etc., and volatile reality TV like The Real Housewives. Changing that pattern was honestly challenging, and I will sometimes slip back into it without realizing it. I try to get outside each day, but will suddenly realize I haven't stepped one foot out of the front or back door in over a week. I recently deleted my Instagram account and will try my hardest not to log back in before September 13 so it actually closes this time. (That's all embarrassing to write out.) I have C-PTSD, OCD, and ADHD, so I can logically make sense of my patterns, but it is hard work to change those pathways! My 15-year-old daughter has Autism and PTSD and is in therapy and group each week. She often apologizes for being tired or sleeping a lot, and I always remind her that doing the work involves literally changing your brain, so it's kind of like prolonged brain surgery, and your body needs to rest to heal. She's been bullied since preschool, and last year (her Freshman year), she was sexually assaulted twice. Every year she has tried to go to public school and ended up doing online school at home with me after about a month. She wants to try again this year and starts next Wednesday. Her strength and resilience amaze me! She has great friends and a strong support system, and she is doing the work to change those pathways. Sorry for rambling on and on, I just want you to know your podcasts always mean a lot and make a difference. ❤️