Wandalynn's views

The Ill effects of Vicarious Trauma no one talks about.   I want to start out by saying that not all people who suffer ill effects of vicarious trauma are therapists and people in the helping professions, In many cases it also effects friends or family, people who are supporting those with traumatic pasts or helping someone with an illness whether it's friends, family, police, fire, ambulance, Dr, nurses or clinicians and many more.   It is a hard thing to deal with when you have to look after others or treat others going through a hard time with illness or injury. I don't believe we understand the ramifications of not practicing good self care and time off. The helpers need helpers.    Many times, people suffer greatly.These symptoms are a type of PTSD.  Sleep disturbance. Change in behaviors. Eating habits are disrupted. Emotional disturbances, sadness, anxiety, grief, depression etc. Physical illness, headaches, stomach upset, body a...

Sometimes I feel like I want to be another person. Living with my Illness is a hard thing... But then I think; I am a special unique person. I have such a range of emotion... and have been working on this for such a long time... Taking things one day at a time and never believing in what I was made to believe. I still can be someone; even-though I am going to be turning 42. Someway; somehow I will, I will succeed... Some times are good some times are bad but I know deep in my spirit that one day soon things will be so much better. Deep down within there is a flower waiting to blossom into that enduring bulb that will grow bigger and stronger each-time it re-emerges. Life and living are two different things and I want to Live; live life to the very fullest. Life is too short to dwell on things we can not change and one day I will have that life I deserve and so desire. Sometimes you need to just displace the negative people who try to belittle you or make fun of you; too many ...

As I walk out upon my balcony I feel a soft spring breeze; immediately it is relaxing and invigorating. Listening to the birds chirp and sing makes my heart happy; knowing blossoms and leaves will soon be revealing themselves. Sensing all of this beauty and calm; memories of winter fade, bringing a sense of peace, serenity and reflection. The dimness of winter fades into new growth and vitality. Another rebirth of flowers, gentle spring rain, beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Listen to the trees as the breeze flows over the tops; whispering to you sweet nothings but yet everything. All the while imagining the dreams, all the creative beauty; wondrous life. Wonderful scents, tranquil sounds painting a perfect picture of children playing, families gathering, and the promise of Summer. The beautiful earth bringing its circle around once more. Every season has its beauty but Spring renews, inspires, and creates the most splendid sights and smells reminding us we live on the most uniqu...