Sharon's Story

After family gossip started up, Sharon submitted a DNA test and received a surprise in her DNA matches. Drawing on her crisis counseling background, Sharon has given back by serving as a certified trauma recovery coach and support group facilitator to help others in the NPE community heal. Resources Mentioned: MPE competent directory NPE Coping Hacks below: (created by DNA NPE Healing Hearts ) Coping Hacks...The Good Kind Accomplish something, even if its small. Clean out a drawer, your closet, your car. Get a check-up and speak to your doctor. Be honest about your feelings. Identify your triggers and develop a strategy to cope beforehand. Make a gratitude list of 3-5 things you're grateful for. Write a letter to who you're having strong feelings about, then burn it or tear it up. Journal, write down free thoughts when you're feeling overwhelmed Exercise or move your body; get outside in the sun. Do anything with your feelings/thoughts when they come up. – Dr. Jai Belton NPE Stories Patreon NPE Stories facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories