Parenting Myself When I Cry
We have to be our own parent and when we feel an emotion, allow it to pass through our bodies while we offer ourselves compassion and tender understanding. I put my hand on my heart or give myself a little hug (as weird as that may look) and say “Court, of course you feel this way. It’s ok. Let it out.”
Shame + Alcohol
I didn’t know how to love myself or take good care of myself. I was beyond lonely and so sad. I didn’t have any of the self care/mental health tools I have now. And I just look back and want to give that girl a hug. Tell her that she’s not bad and it’s not her fault. She was lost and needed help. I’m grateful that I can give her that love now.