Compassion and understanding

 For those who have been through traumatic experiences, physically, mentally, or emotionally, their comfort zone may be a necessary refuge. 
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Comfort zones are often misunderstood. While some people may view it as laziness, it’s not always the case. For those who have been through traumatic experiences, physically, mentally, or emotionally, their comfort zone may be a necessary refuge. At the beginning of their healing journey, they may feel a sense of calm and stillness, like the calm after a storm. They may not be ready to face the world again, and that’s not due to laziness, but rather exhaustion.

These individuals have often lost faith in the possibility of a better future and may procrastinate, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of the world. As a result, they may fall behind and begin to accept themselves as failures. However, it’s essential to recognize that they are not failures, but rather, they are healing.

I want to assure them that it’s okay to not be okay, and it’s okay to take time to heal. They don’t need advice or criticism; they need someone to believe in them. It may take time for them to trust, but with compassion and understanding, they can begin to heal.

I sympathize with those who advise others to simply “forget and move on.” If it were that easy, they would have done so already. Instead, this advice can strengthen their belief in being a failure and prevent them from acknowledging their pain.

Acknowledging their pain, even if it’s frightening, is crucial to their healing. It gives them the power to accept their mistakes and build self-acceptance. Only through acceptance can they face their wounds again and begin to heal.

Your belief in them can become their strength to believe in hope again. We need to remember that the world is not a race, and all we need is compassion. Let’s live and let live.

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