Hi Lulu

I’m happy for you that it feels good to be acknowledged outside of your current situation and like a weight has been released by letting your feelings out here. Please don’t worry about writing too much. 😊

It is difficult being a teenager with trauma because it can feel like your peers don’t understand it. Many haven’t experienced trauma yet, and the ones that have don’t tend to talk about it and not everyone has been to therapy.

I know what you mean about feeling like you’re losing sight of yourself and getting lost in the situation. That glimmer of you might feel far away, but from an outsider perspective it is still burning strong deep inside. I think sometimes life changes us and it can feel so different that we don’t recognize ourselves. What do you think?

I think it’s incredible that you’re still able to have normal days where you feel happy despite everything you have been through. That shows how much work you have put in during therapy.

Bad days are understandable given the challenges you face. When they happen it is good to give yourself some grace and allow your feelings. Please try to remember to take extra special care of yourself on these days. Do something nice for yourself even if it is small. You deserve that extra care when you are feeling vulnerable.

I hope that you don’t mind if I pray for you? I have faith that things will fall into place for you during this period of intense change. I’m certain that you have the strength to get through this with your family. It won’t be easy, but you do already have the strength inside of you. On the days that it feels like you don’t, that strength is resting and recovering for when it is needed again.

I look forward to next time you decide to share your thoughts and wish you good luck on your journey!

Love and best wishes! ❤️🙏