Summer health update

Hello! I know some of you are following me on my other blog about travel. Because we're staying put for the season, I'll just be posting here till we head back South in the fall.

Regarding my health, it has been a road! It's so interesting how God gave me indicators that something wasn't right for some time, getting my attention bit by bit.

Although I've done body work with clients in the past, it was a slow process of discernment for myself.

The signs were there regarding burnout and compassion fatigue, but as a helper I was always looking to guide others toward better health, not being as sensitive to my own needs.

The last thing I wanna do is paint myself in a light as though I was a modern day martyr, however over time the more I got in touch with my own deep heart healing, spiritual awakening, and physical exhaustion, the more I realized it was time for me to focus on me.

Growing up in a household ridden with constant fear and abuse does a lot to a person. For me it conditioned me to normalize adrenaline and cortisol running on high, while staying busy, performing, and being there for other's needs, but not my own.

As an adult in the helping profession with a lot of friends and connections, in addition to daily trauma triggers or simply emotionally charged triggers, that made for a perfect recipe for adrenal fatigue.

Here I am, a year and a half later and I can say it's been an uphill climb. I'm blessed to say I'm feeling MUCH better than I did a year ago when we were in Atlanta. I'm not needing to sleep nearly as much, and my mood is lighter on most days.

Although I'm still not txting and messaging with y'all regularly I'm thankful that so many of you have offered me grace to heal, grace to communicate at a slower pace, and persevere at a pace that is led by means beyond myself.

I may not be where I want to be physically, but I am so thankful to be so much farther along in this journey of healing from this illness.

Oh, and the nature we're surrounded by, and simplicity of our current lifestyle has been incredibly life-giving! Don't get me wrong, we love our people, but keeping in touch across the miles is priceless while we continue on this journey God has us on!

Thank you to everyone who has not judged, encouraged us, and prayed for us along the way. We're grateful for you, and look forward to returning the blessing as we continue to live in relationship with you, both near or far!

Love to you!

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