“The journey of spiritual growth towards oneself requires stopping, listening and facing oneself honestly and gently. The journey is not easy, but it is rewarding, because it brings us closer to the deepest core of ourselves.”
I want to write a little about my journey to become a therapist. Even though the biggest decisions about my choice started to take shape approx. 5 years ago, I believe that the roots for it have already started to develop from my early childhood.
I used to be that kid myself who had to be strong, carry others emotionally and maintain a positive atmosphere so that others could feel tolerable. I grew up being able to do that and felt an obligation to be the one to support others. I did have empathy and I was willing to listen, I was just way too young for that and it affected me.
When I was young, I found my own path and was very brave in my choices. I always knew what I wanted from life. However, I tried to simultaneously take care of those who needed me and be a little bit of everything to everyone.
Insidiously it consumed me!
Journey
Life
Life, in all its richness and wonderful adventures, also seemed to be grinding on its side. There were difficult times, serious illness of family members, conflicts, loss of a child, challenging living conditions, being in the middle of a natural disaster, my own illness due to exposure to mold, etc. I believe that getting sick from mold was the straw that broke the camels back. I burned out!
I had tried to please and support others, tried to fit into others’ frames while daring to live my own life. When the emotional exhaustion hit, I realized that I myself was missing the real support I needed.
My body, mind and nervous system wanted to be free. It needed rest from internal emotional pressures and external challenges, so it stopped working properly. There had been signs before (as always before burnout), but I couldn’t understand them because recognizing my own needs was quite foreign to me. Now I had to feel, face, and not run away from myself. It was no fun at all!
Still the best!
Journey
Through that, my journey began, to meet my core again, rediscover my interests and purpose, my ability to recognize my needs and desires, learn from false beliefs and find the truth about my worth as well as to make choices for an easier life. I began to question the model I had drifted into as a woman, wife, mother and human being. I got strength and confirmation from my faith in God.
“When I burned out, I realized that I myself lacked the real support I needed.”
Through the processes, I have learned to be true to myself and because of that I can now also be true to others!
Journey
The process led me to study as a therapist; a dream that had been inside me on some level for a long time. While working as a social worker, and having lived and worked abroad for years, I have acted as a counsellor, mentor and support person for several people who grew up in difficult circumstances. My own experiences in life have gained meaning and provided the basis for a traumainformed and empathetic approach with people. The therapy training gave me the professional tools.
I love my job as a therapist! My life’s mission is to help those who are ‘discovering’ their own potential. Even when you’re broken, you can still find what you thought you lost. Your potential can be restored. With support, you can reach your dreams. I am happy to join you on your journey!
Here is a small part of my story. I’d love to hear your story too! 🤗
Feel free to contact me by email. I will answer you personally!
