Somatic healing happens in unexpected ways, in situations and with people that may surprise us. If we have survived trauma, we may struggle with issues of trust and self-esteem. It can take time to re-connect with our truth and inner guidance as these signals may not always know how to find appropriate expression.
If we have experienced abuse or neglect our system has been or still is in shock. We may be able to function “normally” but feel scrambled inside. We have relationships and jobs but are sometimes grief-stricken, unfulfilled and lonely.
Healing doesn’t necessarily have a beginning and ending and it’s rarely linear. It comes to us clumsily and in parts like pieces of furniture that need to be assembled. We must make meaning of these fragments and arrange them as we see fit. There will be no permission or manual. Being perfect is not a pre-requisite and making mistakes is allowed.