The Unseen Canvas: Painting Your Path to Recovery
I know this journey has been incredibly challenging, and it often feels like there’s no end or escape in sight. We’ve long understood the cruelty of this world, yet we hoped we could evade it, only to find it knocking on our door. I recognize your pain—the feelings of isolation, shame, ridicule, and powerlessness. Each of these feelings is valid, and you shouldn’t have to bear them, yet the reality is that you are—and unjustly so.
It may be hard to see right now, but beyond this struggle lies a beautiful canvas, patiently awaiting your touch. This canvas represents your story, waiting to be filled with the colors of your resilience. You cannot perceive its beauty or the vibrant hues yet to come if you remain anchored in the past. It’s okay to feel the pain you are experiencing. However, it’s crucial to understand that none of this was your fault, nor does it stem from any inherent defect within you. The ones who caused you harm are the ones that should bear the weight of their actions—not you. What was done to you was unjust, and while it shouldn’t have happened, dwelling in that space allows them to take even more than they already have.
We will navigate through this together. When the burden feels too heavy, I urge you to hold on just a little longer. You need to be there for yourself—for the little girl you once were, for the woman in the hospital, for the person you were six months ago and even six hours ago. We all need you; we all need to stand together. So, keep moving forward.
