Navigating the Roller Coaster of Healing: It’s Messy and That’s Okay

Hey, Wild Hearts,

So, let's talk about healing. No sugar-coating, no fancy jargon—just real talk. Healing is this messy, beautiful, and utterly non-linear journey. It's not a neat package with a bow on top; it's more like a rollercoaster ride through the heart.

You've probably heard of the Elizabeth Kubler Ross Grief Cycle—it's that thing that says we go through denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It's like a roadmap for grief, but here's the kicker: Healing isn't a straightforward trip down this road. It's more like taking unexpected detours, backtracking, and occasionally getting stuck in traffic.

Denial hits, and you're like, "Nope, not dealing with this." Then anger barges in, and you're ready to take on the world or scream into a pillow. Bargaining, well, that's the negotiation phase—sometimes with yourself, with the universe, or whoever will listen. Depression, oh boy, that's the heavy part where everything feels like it's in grayscale. And acceptance, well, it's a bit like catching your breath after a storm.

But guess what? Healing is messy, and it's not a one-size-fits-all deal. It's okay if you don't follow the Kubler Ross Grief Cycle like a recipe. Sometimes you'll bounce between stages like a pinball, and that's absolutely normal. It's not a sign that you're doing it wrong; it's a sign that you're human.

Picture this: Healing is more like a dance than a straight line. Some days, you'll two-step with acceptance, and other days, anger might take the lead. It's about embracing the messiness, the highs, and the lows, and understanding that healing is not a destination—it's a process.

And you know what? It's okay to not have it all figured out. Healing isn't about perfection; it's about progress, about taking one step at a time, even if those steps are wobbly.

Now, here's the exciting part. I'm inviting you to join me on my 6-week post abortion healing journey: Beyond the Choice. No judgments, no pressure—just a space to navigate the twists and turns of your unique healing path. We'll laugh, we'll cry, and we'll celebrate the victories, no matter how small.

Are you ready to embrace the messy, beautiful journey of healing? Click HERE to jump on the waitlist and be the first to know when registration opens for this adventure. Abortion for many women, is an incredibly deep wound, and your healing matters, you don't have to do it alone.

Here's to the messy, magical journey ahead.

With love,

Jennifer