Like most things about being human, healing does not require perfection. It is less about “arriving” at a final destination and more about a gradual shift—from overwhelm to relief, from the unbearable to the manageable. Healing doesn’t mean living without pain; it means reaching a place where our pain feels more tolerable, where it no longer controls us. This process involves both working to lessen the impact of difficult experiences and learning to seek support in healthy, sustainable ways.
Signs you may be healing:
🕰️ You respond to reminders of past pain with less reactivity.
🕊️ You feel more peace and joy in places that once held tension.
🧠 Your mind feels lighter, and you extend more compassion to yourself and others.
🚫 You use boundaries to protect your wellbeing without guilt.
🤍 When pain resurfaces, you allow yourself to seek comfort and reassurance.
❤️🩹 You can share your painful experiences with less distress—and they occupy less space in your daily thoughts.
* The information provided is for self-enrichment and not intended to replace any necessary mental health treatment.
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Warmly,
Jonathan Dixon, LMFT
Alpha Omega
