Perspectives

How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?

After being a child of emotional abuse, along with being neglected. My early adulthood was tough. I allowed the effects of my abuse to almost destroy my life. I was mentally weak and easily gave up. The nightmares and flashbacks were horrible.

I learned to make myself a priority and be kind to myself. I built up an emotional resilience and inner strength. I learned coping skills to be able to adapt to life challenges and stressors.

I learned through trial and error to see problems differently. Because of my childhood experiences, I can see a more complete picture of any situation.

Practicing mindfulness and meditation techniques has positively changed my life. And having a good support group around me, I heal more every day.

Through everything I’ve been through I’ve developed a positive perspective on life. I’ve become a strong person. I have a greater appreciation of life. I have more self-esteem and a renewed sense of meaning and purpose.

I have developed an increased personal strength and sense of spirituality which has allowed me to produce self-efficacy which has leaf to perseverance in the face of obstacles I face in life.