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Feeling Reluctant To Go To Therapy?


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Dear Female Readers, 💙


Entering therapy for the first time can be a daunting experience, especially for many of you who experience the weight of childhood trauma.


Given the pain that you have experienced and continue to experience as a result of what happened to you, you may find yourself hesitant, even resistant to the idea of seeking help.


I know that often this reluctance is rooted in deep-seated fears and misconceptions about therapy itself. You see, for you, childhood trauma is not just a past event; it’s a lingering presence that shapes your thoughts and behaviors long after the event.


You may even worry that opening up about your experience(s) will bring back difficult memories, or you might fear being judged. You may also grapple with a lack of trust in systems or people that were meant to provide support, and yet they did not. This makes the idea of therapy feel scary and overwhelming, rather than a safe space for healing. 💔


If you are experiencing the above, what I can share with you is that your feelings about therapy can feel so real and stop you in your tracks from seeking the support that you deserve.


✨ I would like to provide you with a few considerations below to reflect on if you are at the crossroads of deciding whether you should or should not seek therapy.


  1. Is the current situation working for you? Given the hardship that you have experienced and the ongoing negative reminders and triggers that impact you and your ability to manage the day-to-day, can you continue to live like this for the rest of your life, and if so, can you imagine for a second how your life would be like if you sought help from a licensed therapist that can support you in healing.


  2. Time commitment: You may be thinking: Well, I am too busy for therapy. I have so many things to do. Or you may decide to engage in many activities and keep yourself very busy to "prevent" being reminded of what happened to you and how it's impacting you. You see, being busy can be a temporary fix, and yet at the end of the day, you come back to you, your thoughts, the reminders, and the pain. Busy-ness does not remove the violation that you experienced or heal the violation that you feel as a result of what happened to you as a little girl. 💐


  3. Stigma: You may think: Well, I am a strong woman. I don't need therapy. I have managed so far by myself. I can continue to manage. I don't need therapy. I am wondering. Is it that you don't need therapy, or you don't want to be considered "weak", "vulnerable," or "crazy"? You see, when we experience horrific situations as young girls, some of us develop a strong exterior and way of being. We built a wall to protect us. And that wall can come with not being in touch with our emotions and walking through the world one-sided. Yet, we also seek love, care, compassion, and a listening ear from others. At the same time, we are afraid to seek support and let our guard down. I can see, being strong is what you want to hold onto as an adult, given that as a young girl, when you were mistreated, you were vulnerable and are afraid of being vulnerable again.


🌿Taking that first step to seek therapy can be hard, given your fears. I acknowledge the courage it takes to reach out for support.


🌿My role is to walk alongside you on this path towards healing and peace. That little girl within you would be so proud that you gave yourself a chance to take your power and life back.


If you find yourself curious about how therapy can help you, I invite you to reach out.

🌱Together, we can embark on a meaningful journey of self-discovery and healing.



💙 You deserve to reclaim your life and embrace the woman within you. Let’s begin this transformative journey together. 💙



With Deep Warmth and Compassion,


Nada



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