Healing



healing is a natural part of life

whether it be a physical or an emotional injury



physical injuries

such as scrapes, bruises, or broken bones;

heal on a fairly specific timeline

(like wearing a cast four to six weeks)



emotional injuries

such as a broken heart, abuse, or trauma;

don’t heal by a calendar

they may linger for a lifetime



sometimes you think you’re past the hurt

then a “trigger” comes along …

BAM!  It’s like ripping off a scab

like blood, the emotions start to flow



all those feelings that you’ve pushed down

are welling up like lava in a volcano

if the pressure is not released

you will explode sooner or later





what is your trigger?

is it a love song?

an angry voice?

a crowd of people or loud noises?



no matter your trigger

your protective brain reacts

your immediate response

happens without thought



you may start to cry

cringe in fear

freeze in your tracks

or run for cover



others may not understand

they may stop and stare

or sadly shake their heads

they can’t know the war deep within your soul



your next step is important

do you let this moment define you?

do you give into your fear,

letting those old feelings take over?







or do you realize you’re safe

in the present

and realize the past can’t hurt you

unless YOU let it



whether you let this wound heal

or you slap a band-aid on it til later,

it’s all part of the healing process

the process that YOU choose



no matter what choices you make in healing…

scars will remain













Nina Herron