Q: I recently left a toxic relationship that I know I stayed in too long. Can you suggest some ways to work on healing and regaining my self-worth?
A: First of all, know that it takes courage to leave a relationship. Then the healing begins. If you find yourself grieving, know that you have begun the healing process. You are in a state of adapting to a major life change and this requires time. Go easy on yourself and realize that most if not all areas of your life are in transition. Embrace this change and know that you will be better for this and the best is yet to come because you will get your self back.
If you feel tired, rest. If you feel like exercising, then do the exercise you like that works for you. Do everything in moderation and know that if you feel depleted, which is normal, you will gradually gain your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual strength back to balance.
Don’t expect more from yourself than you can deliver. Have realistic expectations of yourself and give yourself the gift of time to heal. These things do take time and it’s what you do with the time that matters most.
You will know when you are ready to become more involved with others. Trust that