The Courage to Heal Series: Taking Stock

Join us as host Faith Reagan continues with the second show in "The Courage to Heal Series."  First of all, survivors please take a moment and congratulate yourself on having the courage to heal!  Tonight's show will focus on guiding you through the process of "taking stock" as Faith steers you through the process of recognizing the damage through an examination of "where is your self-esteem and awareness of personal power?"

During the process of taking stock, you will be exploring your feelings about your body, intimacy, sexuality, children and parenting, families of origin and where you are now in relation to those feelings.  If this sounds paralyzing and/or overwhelming to you, remember you are warrior strong as you have already survived the most difficult part of the actual abuse!  Give yourself the credit you rightfully deserve for the strengh you already possess within youself - the strength that makes you warrior strong!

During last week's show, "Introduction to The Courage to Heal Series," Faith shared a list of questions encouraging you to ask yourself "where are you right now?" and to check off statements that apply to you.  Have you found a support group or safe person?  Unlike the desolate paths we walked during our abuse, the path to healing does not have to be journeyed alone.  It is imperative that you begin your healing journey with the necessary survival skills and are able to create for yourself a safe environment.  As outlined in the Workbook, Faith will explain the "building blocks of safety" including how to create ground rules, create boundaries (or as Laura Davis put it "build a container"), find a safe spot, establish your privacy, and establish a protective pattern and/or routine.  Tune in to progress on your healing journey. May peace be with you!