I’m starting to realize that much of my past trauma and illnesses are related to growing up in a religious system that taught me to suppress my feelings. I have so many suppressed emotions. That seems to be the root of most of my health problems.

Anyone else? How do we heal?

The only things that seem to help me is trying to be as authentic as I possibly can, sharing my tender experiences honestly, and trying not to distract myself from or avoid my painful emotions. This is the opposite of what I am comfortable doing bc this all takes vulnerability.