Can't Go Under It, Can't Go Over It, Gotta Go Through It.

Been a while since my last post but have had some minor writer's block. I try not to force anything to come out with my blog and want my writing to be meaningful as much as possible. In the title are words from a children's song that applies to all of us. I have discussed issues of abuse with many clients and these words ring true. The only way past the issue is throught it. Like a driving through a blinding rainstorm, it eventually passes. Addressing the abuse issues of your past will only make you better. The part that sucks is you have to go through it first and talk about all the memories associated with the abuse. Most people need to talk about it over and over. Trauma of this type can be addressed from many different angle and new insights can be learned as you progress through the the details. As a therapist I realize I am asking the client to do something he or she does not want to do. However, in my 16 years of experience, it has always helped a client feel better and at the very least, share their pain with one other person, which is a relief in itself. I have always said a cross is easier to bear when two people carry it. The same can be said for anxiety, the despair of depression, and addiction. You have to face it, gotta go through it, to recover, to improve your self worth and improve the quality of your life. No its not easy, and you cannot be successful until you are ready to tackle the tough issues. Once you do, you will thank yourself and finally get make it through the storm.