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“The contemplative clinking and methodical chewing are a little weird, but it is proof that souls are housed
inside the physical body.”
― Tom Hillman, Digging for God

“Then again, he supposed the healing process, in contrast to trauma, was gentle and slow... The soft closing of a door, rather than a slam.- John”
― J.R. Ward, Lover Reborn

“There is a moment in our healing journey when our denial crumbles; we realize our experience and it's continued effects on us won't "just go away". That's our breakthrough moment. It's the sun coming out to warm the seeds of hope so they can grow our personal garden of empowerment.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Healing Insights: Effects of Abuse for Adults Abused as Children

“Intensity-seeking is an enslavement of our own perpetuation. When we step out of the delirium of always seeking someone new, and meet the same old sad and lonely child within, our healing journey begins. Exhausting ourselves with novelty is a defense against our deepest pain, one that we cannot outrun. But once we stop and feel our losses, we can begin our healing journey and be the authentic, joyous person we were born to be.”
― Alexandra Katehakis, Mirror of Intimacy: Daily Reflections on Emotional and Erotic Intelligence

“The damage and invisible scars of emotional abuse are very difficult to heal, because memories are imprinted on our minds and hearts and it takes time to be restored. Imprints of past traumas do not mean a person cannot change their future beliefs and behaviors. as people, we do not easily forget. However, as we heal, grieve, and let go, we become clear-minded and focused to live restore and emotionally healthy.”
― Dee Brown, Breaking Passive-Aggressive Cycles

“Healing trauma involves tears. The tears release our pain. The tears are part of our recovery. My friend, please let your tears flow.”
― Dana Arcuri, Soul Cry: Releasing & Healing the Wounds of Trauma

“Healing is like an onion. As you process through one layer of trauma to release the pain and heal, a new layer will surface. One layer after another layer will bring up new issues to focus on. Pace yourself. Only focus on one layer at a time.”
― Dana Arcuri, Soul Cry: Releasing & Healing the Wounds of Trauma

“Whether it’s pottery or life, it takes more than one attempt for them to come out right. And all that effort makes the end product more valuable, too.”
― Yeon Somin, The Healing Season of Pottery

“I inhaled deeply and trapped all the air inside, as I realized I had a choice: I could suffocate under the dreams of the life I didn’t get or survive in the one I did.”
― Brandi Dredge, Girl, Uncoded: A Memoir of Passion, Betrayal, and Eventual Blessings

“This process of healing is a marathon, not a sprint…The goal is to keep showing up for yourself.”
― Tabitha Yates, Jesus and Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Mental Health

“I’ve learned that regardless of what someone else’s response to a situation is, it doesn’t have to dictate my ability to heal. Whether or not it does…is my choice.”
― Tabitha Yates, Jesus and Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Mental Health

“Talking with you
Is a time-traveling nightmare
Every time I do I am a child,
I am in a house,
I haven't set foot in
In years
But I can still feel
The cuts on my feet
From eggshells
That have not left me”
― Emilia Thornrose, There's This Girl

“My body will never tell you what my favorite flower is
Or how I want them more than only once a year
It won't tell you that I love to knit
But have never finished a single project
It will never show you that I hate sunrises
Or that every night I tell the stars goodnight before bed
Or how much I love horror movies
even though I always get too scared to sleep alone afterward
My body will never let you know my worst memories
My body will never share my deepest secrets
Or ever utter my most hopeful of wishes
You never seemed to understand that.”
― Emilia Thornrose, There's This Girl

“That life, my previous existence, reminded me of a picture drawn with a pencil; no matter how well you erased it, there would always be a soft outline left behind. I was living in that soft outline; most of the time it had become hardly perceptible, but there were moments when I could make out the picture in its entirety.”
― Tess Bentley, The Brontë Sisters: A Room of Their Own: Short Stories, Poetry, and Non-Fiction Inspired by the Brontës

“Time does not heal all wounds... some just become more complicated.”
― Marilyn Marks, The Veil of Violence

“The death of someone you love is like the lingering smell after a fire. The fire is out, the embers are cold, but still you can smell it. It’s a constant reminder that it happened.”
― J.M. Lefevre, They Say It's a River

“Solid sleep was the turning point in my recovery.”
― Nin Mok, Suddenly Silent and Still

“How long does a woman have to wait to tell the truth about her life?
And feel some sense of safety around it?

It can feel frightening to tell your story.”
― MARANDA PLEASANT'S MANTRA WELLNESS MAGAZINE

“Meditation helped me to see beyond what I actually knew, what I could see, helped me see what was invisible to my physical eyes, and to know myself deeply.”
― Georgia Clare, The Synergy Game: A Journey From Death to Life

“It is possible to move an entire mountain by removing small stones.”
― Nin Mok, Suddenly Silent and Still

“Power isn’t in pace. Power is in purpose.”
― Nin Mok, Suddenly Silent and Still

“Healing is a different journey for each of us, even as we walk the same path together.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya

“Medicine has its place, but no medicine can replace whole foods, sunshine, restful sleep, exercise, meaningful connections, nature and inner peace.”
― Nin Mok, Suddenly Silent and Still

“Brenna woke up one morning and her little boy was gone.

She called his name, but he didn't call back.

She ran through the house, looking for him. He wasn't there.

She tripped and fell. there it was, spread out beneath her, before her: a geographic scar of fields and lakes, of impenetrable places. An aching land, as far as she could see.”
― Charlene Challenger, Sister Dragon: A Novella

“She dipped her fingertips into the water. Then she retreated, sucking air through her teeth, to the middle of the beach. Plumes of steam came off the ocean's surface and curled into the sky.

It may have always been boiling. She hadn't noticed.”
― Charlene Challenger, Sister Dragon: A Novella

“Then the fight came to her chest, to her throat. She thrust her heel against the ground and stood with violence. 'Give him back! I know you're listening! Give him back to me now!' Storming out of the clearing, across the field, two fists ready, the sharpest teeth for biting. Sending all the rabbits out of sight.”
― Charlene Challenger, Sister Dragon: A Novella

“Lead me, Love,
to the waters of knowledge
from where I can drink some insights
to know
to heal
to have my spirit dance
with full closure.”
― Mitta Xinindlu, Dragon Astro Yoga: Synastry Expert Rebirth Almanac

“To know who I am
is to know who you are.”
― Mitta Xinindlu, Dragon Astro Yoga: Synastry Expert Rebirth Almanac

“Even with so much healing done when two true hearts open up face to face, they may still have tears to shed and less than clear thoughts in their heads.

But tears can be cleansing and rejuvenating. Uncertainty brings opportunity to grow and find clarity.

In relationship with ourselves or others, may we observe and process our hearts and minds, may we choose love, joy, and peace as our path unwinds.”
― Emilyann Allen

“So I told him the truth.
“I’m still finding the pieces of myself. I don’t want to lose them in you.”
― D'los Ángeles