Minimizing the pain of childhood trauma

Happiness is a strange and dangerous word. It is something we pursue. It can be achieved in two different ways, depending on which philosophy you subscribe to.

1. Material pleasures: friends, money, status, toys, distractions etc

2. Giving, helping, finding purpose and meaning.

Identifying which of those two platforms “fulfill” you, can minimize the internal pain you experience due to trauma, in particular childhood trauma.

Once you’ve identified your true need, now you must become patient and strategic to create that lifestyle. Being in survival mode is not infinite, but it requires great awareness, courage and resilience to overcome.

Accepting that you are, or have been in survival mode without playing victim is the beginning of the journey to empowerment. Always be honest with yourself, even if the truth is ugly and hurts. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

None of this happens overnight!!!! Among that journey, have empathy for yourself to  combat and minimize what life due not give you.

Vital Germaine, 7-time author