Healing the emotional pain of sexual abuse- Feeling the feelings

Peggy Author

This podcast episode was created with AI. The conversation is created from the YouTube video with the same name. Because it is AI, there may be mispronunciations, mistakes, or possibly things that may be inaccurate as it relates to the actual message of the video. I am including the video for you to watch the full episode if you like or prefer.

Episode Description:

Healing isn’t about dwelling on pain but about allowing yourself to feel it. In this video, I talk about why acknowledging and validating your emotions is essential to moving through them and finding true happiness. 

You deserve to feel all the emotions that make us beautifully human—pain included—because it’s the only way to truly heal.

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Episode Notes:

• Acknowledging Pain is Essential: Healing emotional pain, particularly from sexual abuse, requires acknowledging and validating the pain instead of avoiding or minimizing it. Suppressed pain often resurfaces intensely when triggered in current life experiences.

• Impact of Coping Mechanisms: Coping strategies like numbing and avoidance, developed during childhood, may help in the short term but can hinder the ability to fully experience positive emotions and connection in adulthood.

• Healing Through Emotional Openness: True healing involves honoring and validating emotions, allowing oneself to experience them fully. This process helps release the grip of unresolved pain and opens the door to genuine happiness and fulfillment.

• Strength in Feeling: Real strength lies in the courage to confront and feel painful emotions, enabling individuals to move forward and live authentically, rather than being trapped by unresolved trauma.

• The Role of Professional Help: For deeply rooted pain, especially stemming from childhood abuse, professional support can be crucial. It helps individuals navigate their emotions safely and fosters emotional growth and healing.

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