Small routines can become acts of radical healing.
Dear Survivor,
One client used to dread the sound of her alarm. Mornings were once filled with anxiety, bracing for criticism, rushing to meet impossible demands, or waiting for the first blow of disapproval. Even after she left, her body still woke with fear. Peace felt unreachable.
Then she began a new ritual. Just five minutes, but it changed everything.
She started with deep breaths. Lit a candle. Sipped her tea slowly. No phone, no obligations, just quiet. At first, it felt pointless. Then, it felt sacred. She was not rushing to prove herself or walking on eggshells before coffee. She was simply existing. She was finally safe enough to be still.
Healing can begin in the smallest of choices.
She did not need to wake up joyful. She just needed to wake up free. That was her breakthrough. She realized healing was not only about therapy sessions or huge milestones. It was about reclaiming the tiny spaces that used to be stolen by fear.
Your mornings belong to you now.
If you are ready to create a new rhythm after abuse, Reclaiming Strength offers guidance, journal prompts, and gentle practices to help you start. Even five minutes can hold something sacred.
You deserve mornings that do not hurt.
Blessings and healing,
Catrina
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