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Alexander Lovell, PhD's avatar

Your honesty about the string of panic attacks after your bathroom flooded really resonated with me. It takes a lot of courage to share those moments of intense fear, and I appreciate your vulnerability. I’ve certainly had my own unexpected “wake-up calls” that felt like a curveball at first, only to realize later they were gently nudging me towards a deeper understanding of myself. It's funny how sometimes the universe has to hit us with a metaphorical plumbing disaster to get us to pay attention to our own internal systems.

It reminds me that healing isn't always a linear path, and sometimes we drift away from the practices that serve us best. Your decision to return to the foundational practices for nervous system healing is truly inspiring. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes the most profound steps forward are actually a return to the basics we already know. Thanks for sharing your journey and allowing us to learn alongside you.

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Sandra Pawula's avatar

Alexander, we have surely had plumbing in common on our recent journeys. :-) I agree; everything is happening for us, not against us. But as you say, it sometimes takes time to remember this in the shock of the bigger surprises.

Thank you for understanding that going back to the basics isn't a punishment, because healing is more like a spiral than a linear process. Your understanding and support mean a lot to me. Here's a thumbs up for the ABCs.

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Cathy Joseph's avatar

Congratulations for coming out on the other side of this, Sandra. Your process is working well for you and that is wonderful!! Thank you for sharing what you have learned. ❤️

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Sandra Pawula's avatar

Cathy, thank you for your unwavering support! I feel like this is almost a new beginning with my trauma healing.

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Cathy Joseph's avatar

That’s fantastic!!

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Judy Murdoch's avatar

I love this! Thank you.

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Sandra Pawula's avatar

Thank you, Judy!

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Tracy Mansolillo's avatar

Thanks for sharing your resources. So happy to hear you are feeling well again.

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Sandra Pawula's avatar

Thanks, Tracy!

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