Zoey's Got Guts

Zoey's Got Guts

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  • She is NOT a Mistake (even though she thinks she is)

    Being Authentic, Grieving, Misc, Pouring Out My Heart, Who I Am In Christ

    Some people believe not only that making mistakes are bad, but that they are a mistake. Zoey is in the process of replacing that belief with the truth that she is NOT a mistake, but deeply wanted and loved by Jesus.

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  • Zoey’s Thoughts on Masking

    Dissociation, Emotional Flashback

    Hidden—In childhood, Zoey learned to hide her emotions and herself from people, especially her dad. Now, when she hides, she loses energy and feels the two masks come on. Hiding—She hates it when she feels the masks come on, like a thief in the night…

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  • FOG: A Poem to Help Understand What an Emotional Flashback Is

    FOG: A Poem to Help Understand What an Emotional Flashback Is

    Complex PTSD, Developmental Trauma, Emotional Flashback

    A poem about understanding emotional flashbacks, which result in us feeling as helpless & hopeless as we felt as kids, even though we are now adults.

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  • Is This Really My Birthright?

    A “With Jesus” Life, Being Authentic, Feeling Our Feelings, Pouring Out My Heart, Soul Care, Trauma Recovery, Who I Am In Christ

    A poem about much rejoicing in being found by the One Who Sees Us.

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  • Jesus Doesn’t Pretend

    Being Authentic, Complex PTSD, Developmental Trauma, Feeling Our Feelings, Grieving, Pouring Out My Heart, Trauma Recovery, Who I Am In Christ

    A poem about no longer having to smile and pretend we are fine when we are not. Those are old skills learned from being in an unsafe home. Jesus helps us learn to feel safe and be authentic.

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Zoey's Got Guts

Zoey's Got Guts

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