Reminder: It's Okay not to be Okay

                                             

Yes, you read the topic right. A few years ago, I strongly believed that you overcome a situation by hiding your feelings, but life experiences made me realise that only provides temporal relief. There was

a time I went through a difficult breakup; it felt like a nightmare. I tried so hard to fight the hurt by being extra productive. Initially, it served a purpose, but I saw myself holding on to the hurt again as time went by that it became a cycle. 

I discussed my situation with a coach, and her advice helped me move on, let go, and heal. According to her, when you give yourself time to grieve and hurt, you will eventually get to a point where you accept reality without any emotional attachment. It may take months or years, but it's okay not to feel okay. In addition to her advice, I had a strong support system that helped me through the phase (especially my parents,) and I'm glad I came out strong!

I read a post on Instagram recently that is worth sharing.

                                  It's okay not to feel okay about a situation,

                                            let it sink in, let it get to you, 

                                           then rise above the situation. 

In conclusion, I want to use this medium to encourage that man that just lost his job, that lady that doesn't have any idea what to do in her life, that lady with a broken heart, that teenager feeling lost and abandoned that it's okay to allow yourself feel the hurt but don't let your feelings define you. It's a process, and you will come out victorious through Christ. You are stronger than you think!