Some of us grew up in homes where mental and emotional support was lacking. Some of us grew up in a home where we experienced physical and sexual abuse. Those of us that survived did it with courage, faith, and resiliency. Let’s go ahead and celebrate our healing.
Looking back to our childhood, young adulthood, and adulthood, what did we need to grow and develop into a mentally sound person? We needed a parent or caretaker to be the head of the family. They may have expressed confidence and clarity in their quest to help us grow. Maybe we did something at school that prompted a call home to discuss the matter with our parent or caretaker, or we backed out of the garage and dented the side of the car.
In these anxious moments, we needed to take account for our behavior and hear words of comfort and wisdom from our parents or caretakers. I did not grow up in a home free of abuse and was afraid of extreme punishment when my behavior was out of line.
We needed parents and caretakers to protect us in faith and trust in Jesus’s (higher power) example as they carried out their privileged role. Our parents and caretakers fulfill the role of guardians for us and are intercessors during difficult times. We wanted to turn to our parents and caretakers to receive spiritual guidance.
We may not have been in a home environment where tender care was offered to us. What does a safe and secure home look like? We can be protected and have our basic needs met, have complete faith and trust in the path our parents or caretakers are coaching us to follow, and embrace the joys and challenges of each day free of abuse and mental anguish. We have to be bold, not perfect, live in the present moment, and take on the treasures Recovery offers to us.
SuperHuman Being
Peace
Larry
email: ljw@superhumanbeing.net
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