I've learned over the years that one of the best ways to overcome trauma is to talk about it. It is never easy to expose our own weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and fears. Sometimes it is even harder to open up to a close friend or relative, for whatever reason.
I have gone through a painful divorce, but have found another wonderful life partner since then. I have experienced cruelty from the people that I love the most, but have since then become resilient and more understanding. And very recently, I had a miscarriage while doing IVF. That was the hardest thing for me, and how I wished that someone had prepared me for what to expect. The reality is, a woman could never understand such a loss without experiencing it firsthand. But in the past when I asked girlfriends about their feelings after a miscarriage or abortion, they would just shrug it off like it was no big deal. Well, now I know that IT IS A BIG DEAL. I simply don't understand why some women feel the need to suffer alone and in silence.
Just to be clear, I am not a coach or therapist. I do not have answers to every question, but I am a good listener and can share what I know and what I've learned from my own experiences. If you feel the need to talk to someone, I am here for you to let things off your chest. I will not dig into personal details or judge you or share our conversations with anyone else. I will simply listen.
Send me an e-mail and we'll take it from there :)
dana.ahdab@gmail.com