Description
As survivors of relationship and sexual violence, lies have been created by the abuser, narcissistic abuser, rapist, parents, grandparents, family members, friends, co-workers, supervisors, associates, and sometimes ourselves. When a picture is painted of us that is not true, we fight to prove to people that we are not the person they are saying we are. If this sounds familiar, this is when you over-explain, people-please, put your needs to the side for the needs and wants of others, etc. A lie has also been created to keep you safe, and sometimes to justify your unhealthy behaviors and patterns. It also keeps you in environments longer where you are not valued. Why do I do this to myself, you may be asking? You are not accepting your truth. Acceptance requires you to tell the truth. Peace is found in acceptance. If you want peace in your life, you must accept it. What is “your it”? Can you be truthful about what “your “it” is? You have had to hide your true self for so long, and telling the truth or being your authentic self is hard. At times, you may not even know who you are or recognize this person anymore. Once you can stand in your truth and speak it. Once you can let go of the lies that you have created, or others have created for you, and truly start to believe your truth, it is like a weight has been lifted. You feel empowered. You will make a significant shift in your healing journey.
