My body is streaked with sweat and dirt from my desperate search to find safe shelter.
I’m barefoot, in a grimy torn t-shirt and shorts; my hands and feet caked with dirt.
My hair is filthy and matted. My mouth is dry; I can smell and taste the gritty dust that hangs in the air.
I sit down on a curb at the side of the road, and I know it’s over.
All the questions are answered.
I’m unbelievably weary, all my energy spent in the act of sitting down.
I’m devastated…emotionally, mentally, and physically, and the worst of my wounds are invisible
And I will heal. I’m Okay, I will heal.
My eyes fill up, but no tears fall. I can only sit amid the rubble, trusting the safety of the gray, silent sky.
But I made it up the many, unforgiving mountain climbs.
I’m on the other side looking at the carnage, and metabolizing my truth, and I know
that I’m resilient, I’m courageous, I fought through.
And the words of Joseph Campbell resonate within me. I’m the hero of my story.
Thank you for reading Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
http://www.amazon.com/Untangled-story-resilience-courage-triumph/dp/1514213222
https://www.amazon.com/Untangled-story-resilience-courage-triumph-ebook/dp/B013XA4856
Thank You, Jason!! 😃
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Thank You for reblogging this Jason. 😃
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For sure…those invisible wounds that are hard to heal.
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My pleasure, not many realise that emotional and psychological wounds need just as much treatment as the physical.
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Thank You so much for your words of support. Im so happy to hear that you can relate to what I have written. That helps me stay motivated to keep writing. Glad we connected today and are both on this healing journey from PTSD!
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Hi Alexis, I have just come across your blog today, (yes I am new).
Having read it, it is fantastic what you have written. Being ex military I have seen the impacts that PTSD has had on friends, colleagues and civilians caught up in a range of situations around the world. A lot of what you have written resonates with me. I think I still get anxiety to a degree in some situations so I can empathise with some of your statements.
Your words resonate to a great level and inspire others to find their inner strength, something I too am trying to help others with. Keep it up.
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Thank You very much! I really appreciate that. 😃
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A wonderful example of using our scars to build a foundation of inner strength and resolve. 🙂
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It’s my pleasure ♡
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Thank You Miriam, I really appreciate your feedback. That means a lot to me. 💜
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Wow, I love this Alexis. So powerful and so raw and I felt every word which resonated with empowerment. Beautiful. ♡
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❤️
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I mean it. I feel so close to you, especially after starting to read your book. I can’t wait to finish it 🙂 💜💜💜
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Thank You!!! I really appreciate you hearing the rawness. I really appreciate your description. 💜 Alexis
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Beautiful and so raw …
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Thank You! Ah…I love that visual, just love it!! Thank You for that. 💜
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Oh Thank You Imani. That means the world to me comjng from you! 💜💜
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Powerful words! This makes me think of a phoenix rising from its ashes. 🙂
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https://runrabbitrunptsd.wordpress.com/2016/07/22/rabbit-recognition-award/ I have nominated you 🙂
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You are a hero for yourself and others, a total survivor legend lovely 💝💝💝😀 Xx
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Thank You!! 💜😃
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Yes, yes you are. ❤
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Thank You Sasperella. I really appreciate that feedback. I’m glad this resonates with you….it keeps us both connected and healing. 🙂
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I resonate with this so much, thank you for posting
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i promise to try!
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Yes, I totally understand what you mean and I feel the same way. Be well this weekend and let yourself breathe.
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me too sweetie! there’s a connection i cannot deny, when i read your words its like i have met your soul somewhere sometime before. be blessed always!
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Thank You for your wonderfully supportive words my friend. I believe you are courageous and resilient already. I read it in your writing all the time. The way you can knit together your words, are so powerful and honest. I’m so grateful that we are on this healing journey at the same time. xx Alexis
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i will never have your courage and endurance to recall the pain and bitterness yet write with a fine string of a beautiful healing melody. you are not only strong, resilient and an amazing role model but your story resonates deep with me…thank you for sharing yourself with us
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