tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post7873689526417972688..comments2024-01-06T16:56:17.910-06:00Comments on Musings & Meanderings: ReliefMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-29839400757569021242015-04-11T09:43:21.798-05:002015-04-11T09:43:21.798-05:00So sorry you have triggers as well. I am learning ...So sorry you have triggers as well. I am learning to live with the trauma instead of fighting off the memory constantly. My calendar is replete with triggers! I've learned to ask for God's help and then honor myself. He doesn't want me to be re-injured to satisfy some tradition. He wants me to believe in Him and love.<br />Blessings to you on your journey.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-79112002542172405222015-04-11T09:35:23.044-05:002015-04-11T09:35:23.044-05:00Thanks for sharing. Isn't it weird that holida...Thanks for sharing. Isn't it weird that holidays, that are supposed to be happy, can bring pain, frustration, and anxiety more than other days? I think it is the higher than usual expectation that everything is going to be perfect, when it rarely is. I pray you have relief today and a restful weekend.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215416885652145501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-85614315740280092552015-04-10T17:12:45.905-05:002015-04-10T17:12:45.905-05:00Oh friend, I know what you mean about certain thin...Oh friend, I know what you mean about certain things reminding you of trauma and being a trigger. My trauma reminders (with regard to the calendar) are coming up in June and July. Mine are still pretty fresh and even raw at times, so just thinking about them approaching can make my heart race a bit. Oddly though, I know what you mean about celebrating Easter too. For me, Easter used to be a joyfully exuberant time to praise God and the last two years have been anything but that on Easter Sunday. To that end, this year, I just did what I needed to do and tried not to focus on what I am "supposed" to feel or be. It didn't make it more joyful for me, but it was a little less excruciating. Thank you for this post. It was a good reminder for me to not put so much pressure on myself in the coming months.The Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09766065121317030103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-79290831231567542322015-04-10T14:42:13.008-05:002015-04-10T14:42:13.008-05:00Love the video...powerful. Love the video...powerful. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.com