Trauma causes an emotional response to sudden change.

A few examples could be a location change, an accident, death of a loved one or a divorce. For someone (me) who has been effected by these traumas in some way, I want to reassure you we will be OK, and I believe if we practice this one important step it may help – to feel the fear.

We are going through a traumatic pandemic experience. The sudden change in our daily life, the people close to us getting sick or the loved ones who may be at risk with their lives. We are all experiencing it & some may be staying positive and others may not.

Through countless experience, we need a balance of both. Positive & Negative. It is good to be positive, but it is also good to drop the ball and understand any underlying fears. Anger that we feel helpless, scared we know no end, depression on feeling alone. I’ve personally felt a few. A time of uncertainty brings a heap of emotion to all of us.

I wanted to recognize the trauma we are in NOT to scare anyone, but to help understand navigating the emotional response we have to it. Now, as a global community, I believe if we continue to work together, we will come out mentally stronger – and to experience this with millions of others, there is no question we are not alone.

The *worst* thing about trauma is is rips into your soul, and the *best* thing about trauma is it heals you to be stronger than before. The process to get through that is something I pray we can all work on, or at least start the process.

Don’t ignore your feelings.

Ignoring them can slow the process. Put the phone down and fall into a meditative space. Meditation doesn’t have to be hard – don’t over think it. First, you can collect all your pieces (thoughts) and put them into a pile to rest for one moment. Be silent with no distractions and let your mind wonder freely. It’s amazing what can come through your mind when you listen.– if it helps, write them down.

As we continue through what looks like no end in sight – please be mindful to yourself and check in. Mental health is real.

Now you’ve cleared a small space in your mind, feed it love. – Eating well, listening to your favorite songs, stretch or go for a run.

In my opinion, putting positivity in place first is only “pushing things under a rug.” Remember to:

-Check in

-Feel

-Act accordingly

-Feed your soul. (as small as cooking your favorite meal)

Put this on a loop. Feel, Heal.

This was my cycle to coping & I hope this little reminder helps. Don’t be afraid of whats inside. When you have a good cry you’re allowing the release of energy – and space for you to feed your soul of something beautiful.

We will make it through. Continue to stay healthy and safe <3