82 - You’re not broken. You’re not wounded.

You’re not broken. You’re not wounded. Language is important, particularly in the language we used to describe ourselves. I’d like if anyone has used the terms “broken” or “wounded” to describe their trauma to listen to this: You’re not broken. You’re not wounded. Saying so implies all of you is broken or wounded. And if so, you’re incomplete, and it’s not too far of a step then to think you’re not worthy or enough. You may have wounds, or emotional scar tissue. But that doesn’t mean you’re entirely broken or incomplete. Having scars, or flaws, or areas you’re working to improve doesn’t diminish your value. In fact recognising them means you’re willing to consciously acknowledge all the parts that make you you, and that’s admirable. If this has been a way you’ve talked to yourself or described yourself, I’d urge you to try a new way and see how it improves your identity and self acceptance.