For a long time, I honestly believed there was something wrong with me. In truth, I was hurting in silence and just needed an opportunity to heal. Instead, I beat myself up and let others abuse and take advantage of me until I was almost destroyed.
A good friend finally told me that I was not broken, and I should never let anybody make me believe otherwise. Of course, I thought this was just lip service, but there was much truth in that statement. Once I came to an understanding of my pain and its origin, I could start healing instead of trying to fix a part of me that was never broken in the first place. It is an entirely different concept.
Before I accepted having depression, I thought I had just become a bad person. I’m glad your friend got through to you.
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There is so much negative self-talk we go through. I thought I was beyond redemption at one point. Sometimes it takes another person to point out our flawed thinking and give hope.
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Words of wisdom from your friend! 😊
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Stop trying to ‘fix’ yourself; you’re NOT broken! You are perfectly imperfect and powerful beyond measure.
— Steve Maraboli
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Thanks. Love the quote.
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reading Thich Nhat Hanh helped/helps me a lot. I still get panic attacks and depression and everything, but I feel like I learn something new about myself each bout. the key is to practice acceptance (mindfullness) and healing even when you are feeling OK at the moment, rather than waiting until you are overwhelmed.
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We all have setbacks in the healing process and it is all too easy to get sidetracked when we are feeling okay.
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Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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I love this!
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I really enjoy your post. You are a true blessing. I hope you are inspired and encouraged by my post as well: you gained a new subscriber. God bless you 🙂
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Some people, including those in some Christian circles, think calling ourselves, “broken,” is a sign of humility. It never made sense to me. We might have certain parts that don’t work as we’d like, but as a whole being, I am not broken. Thank you for this post.
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Very relatable
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