You’ve found the fortitude before, when trauma hit and life seemed without light, to move forward. And when you did that, when you decided to simply live, good things did manage to happen.  You stayed and it was worth it. You found reasons to continue and they were good reasons.

When the memories of trauma hits again, remember that you are strong. Remember your strength and that you can pull through.  Remember that core of steel that pulled you out before and grasp it and hold on. Remember that the memory is a passing thing, but you are not. You are real and you matter. Remember that.

If you feel as if you can’t get through on your own, reach out and ask for the help you need. You’ve felt this before and it hasn’t beaten you. You are resourceful and strong and important. And you are NOT alone.