From Fear to Fortitude

Fear of...
Abandonment
Rejection
Betrayal
Getting hurt
Being alone
Getting triggered
Being uncomfortable
Being unsafe
Myself
Others getting harmed
Remembering
Telling
Being unsafe
That I'm making it up
That I'm crazy
That my anger will turn to rage or go out of control
That I'm only ever going to know survival mode
That there is no end to the pain
Being judged
Failure
Losing Control
Shame
Guilt
Intimacy
Change
Being vulnerable

That causes....
Anxiety
Depression
Low self esteem
Hypervigilance
Isolation
Withdrawal
Distrust
Dissocation
PTSD responses like fight, flight, freeze and fawn
Self sabotage
Avoidant behaviors
Reaching for anything to space out and numb the pain
Overworking

That leads to...
Finding my strength
Healing
Recovery
Setting boundaries
Finding support
Building trusting relationships
Resilience
Self acceptance
HopeTaking risks
Sanity
Emotional regulation
Coping strategies
Vulnerability
Authenticity
Grounding
Mindfulness
Feeling safe
Connection with others
Thriving
Meaningful activities
Empowerment
Self-Discovery
Purpose
Joy
Peace
Confidence
Balance
Fulfillment