UUSF Forum: Frances Aubrey: "From Trauma to Thriving: A Grandmother’s Wisdom"

As we heal, we learn to:
• Listen to ourselves and our truths
• Accept that we were always doing the best we could, at every
moment
• Realize that it was not our fault if we had a painful or traumatic
childhood
• Believe that there is nothing wrong with us – that every part of
our body, mind and spirit is beautiful and miraculous
• Accept that every feeling we have ever felt was normal
• Empower ourselves by choosing positive thoughts and beliefs
• Share our true self with one or more people we trust deeply
• Mourn all our losses
• Feel all our feelings, learn from them and let them go
• Be patient and gentle with ourselves, as we would with a child we
loved
• Realize that we are no longer alone in our pain, anger and fear
• Be grateful for everything we have and are
• Feel emotionally, physically and spiritually safe
• Accept that our life works better if we choose to believe in a god
of our understanding