Week 96 - Sitting in the Power

True Whispers

Pain is a great motivator.

It is 2026, and as my outside world stabilized,

my inside world became intolerable.

 Six months ago, I embarked on

a therapy journey unraveling

decades of trauma in my life.

This EMDR journey, motivated by

panic attacks and depression,

started my therapy regime

back to preverbal days,

through formative years and into

adulthood.

Therapy has been a lifeline

Daily routines help me

find peace and allow me

space to process this

adventure towards solace.

I can hear her now, my inner voice,

that expresses loving support to me,

but her subtlety is a true whisper.

I name her my Soul.

It is so easy to ignore her against

the cacophony within. But if I ignore her,

my body pain increases.

So I am listening and discovering

better boundaries, and a newfound respect

for my wisdom within.

Because when I don’t listen,

the black holes return and I

abandon myself.

I share Terri Cole’s Boundaries Bill of Rights

May they help define your personal boundaries

keep you present, and aware of your subtle voice within.

I am going to read this list as I would reciting them to myself.

Boundary Boss Bill of Rights by Terri Cole

·       You have the right to say no (or yes) to others without feeling guilty.

·       You have the right to make mistakes, to course correct, or change your mind.

·       You have the right to negotiate for your preferences, desires and needs.

·       You have the right to express and honor all of your feelings, if you so choose.

·       You have the right to voice your opinion even if others disagree.

·       You have the right to be treated with respect, consideration and care.

·       You have the right to determine who has the privilege of being in your life.

·       You have the right to communicate your boundaries, limits and dealbreakers.

·       You have the right to prioritize your self-care without feeling selfish.

·       You have the right to talk true, be seen and live free.