“I’ve poured my heart and soul into healing from the trauma. But for some reason I still can’t seem to shake loose from this man who has broken my heart again and again. Even though I’ve done the trauma work, I keep going back. What on earth is wrong with me? Is there any hope…
“I thought I had all that trauma either tucked away securely under the seat in front of me, or in the overhead bin. But my wife handed me that article you wrote, and once again, I knew I was drowning in a swamp of shame. I guess it will never go away? “So here I…
“I woke up in horrible pain, gagging. I didn’t know my jaws were wired shut. My mother was screaming and going crazy, and the nurses took her out. I was alone, and I am sure I was terrified.” “I did not know at that moment that I had been run over by a car. I…
“I’ve had every medical test known to man. I’ve even been to the mayo clinic. All they can say is that I am struggling with depression, anxiety and fibromyalgia. I know all of that is true. But there’s more to it! They recommended for me a psych evaluation, but I know I’m not a psycho!”…
“I’m sick of struggling. I’m sick of misery. I’m sick of myself and I’m sick of life!” I leaned in and nodded because I knew there was more. After a moment of looking down silently at his hands that were clinch, he continued. “I just want a good life. It seems to work for everyone…