Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Pretty

It’s been a rough week, and honestly, I haven’t felt like my usual chipper self.  Let’s just say the “wash my face, cry in the shower, eat ice cream” phase has been hitting hard.

But here’s the thing I’m realizing: it’s okay.  Social media might paint this picture of perfect post-breakup healing, but let me tell you, it’s messy AF!  There are days when sadness hangs heavy, and anger comes out in unexpected ways (RIP planter).

I’m allowing myself to feel the feels.  Sometimes it’s a sob fest, other times it’s letting out all the emotions into a journal.  Bottling it up only makes the pressure build, and I’m all about releasing that pressure in healthy ways (maybe minus the planter-related collateral damage).

This doesn’t mean I’m staying stuck.  Healing takes time, and right now, I’m giving myself the space to grieve the end of this chapter.  It was a huge part of my life, and acknowledging that loss is important. While some days are tearjerkers, I’m also leaning on my amazing friends, indulging in comfort food (hello, cheese Naan), and rediscovering things that make me happy (painting and drawing).

Remember, healing isn’t linear.  There will be ups and downs, and that’s perfectly okay.  We all move at our own pace, and right now, mine involves a healthy dose of self-compassion and maybe a box of Kleenex.

Author: ~California Dreamer~

Just an average silly, nerdy chick. That's weird in probably a million different ways, sharing my sometimes fucked up life with you. Showing others that they should enjoy life, because there's always someone in a worse situation. View all posts by ~California Dreamer~