Control is just an attempt to feel safe. There is an illusion that if I can manage this situation/person to be the way that I want it to be then everything will be ok. It’s simply not true though. The only way we can feel a sense of safety is with the practice of connecting with ourselves. Building trust within your own nervous system starts with being present to yourself. Instead of always looking for an escape when difficult situations arise lean in to what is coming up. Ask yourself the following questions: 1. How do I feel about this? 2. Can I sit with this emotion and let it process through? 3. How does that shift the connection with yourself? Growth and healing take time so go slow and be patient but dive in! #mentalhealth #traumahealing #healingjourney #dailyhabits #nervoussystemregulation #ptsd #cptsd #chronicillness #addictionrecovery