 Imagine someone coming away from a serious car crash with a major leg injury. The crash itself might have only lasted a few seconds; the effects of the injury, however will last much longer. Extensive rehabilitation will be needed over an extended period for the leg to fully heal and be restored to its original condition.
Recovering from emotional injury and regaining full functionality takes time. We readily accept that recovering from a physical injury and regaining full functionality takes time, work, and support, with a few challenges and setbacks along the way. Yet we often struggle to accept that recovery from an emotional injury requires the same process. We can be incredibly hard on ourselves, thinking we should be able to recover quickly and easily, all on our own. Or, perhaps you open up and share with someone in hopes of receiving support and empathy, but instead you're told you should “just get over it" and move on. You're left feeling dismissed and diminished as a result.
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