The Possible Path

The Possible Path

The Long Path of Trauma Recovery

Letting go of old ways

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Gina-Marie Cheeseman
Sep 13, 2023
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“Keep clearing the fear about making changes, and allow yourself to make change.” Brad Yates

Letting go of the coping mechanisms forged in childhood is never easy. Despite my commitment to recovery and recommitting to it daily, I am scared of releasing my coping mechanisms. Sometimes I panic. I practice deep breathing for a few minutes until the panic su…

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