Well, the fact that I'm writing to you today must mean that we survived the past week. Whew! It sure was a wild one.
As a trauma survivor, I've noticed some surprising sensations in my body and emotions today. Beginning with a bit of a "freeze" response; then, wondering if it's okay to relax after so much time of holding; and finally, starting to think that it may just be safe enough now to take a deep breath. For real.
In... and... out...
This doesn't mean the work is over and...