I've tried many times to hide my pain.
I've tried many ways to escape my pain.
I've tried many options for just running.
Running and running away from my pain.
I've gotten really good at helping others and rescuing others while I am drowning inside.
I see now how I've taken socially very acceptable ways of neglecting myself when I'm really suffering inside.
Here and now.
Right here and right now.
Instead of escaping,
Running from my pain,
I am rescuing myself.
I can identify my needs.
I can name my pain and I can bring in strategies for comfort,
For healing,
For recovery.
I am learning to rescue myself first.
I am now giving myself what I need,
Especially during the hardest times.
I embrace the strength inside me and I choose the path to comfort and safety.
I make space for myself.
I make time to rescue myself.
I make the effort to focus on me.
I ask for help from those I can lean on.
I remember I am a survivor.
I am no longer a sufferer.
I can rescue myself from anything.
I am creating a safe space for myself as I walk through the pain.
I am comforting myself as I experience my suffering.
I am caring for myself through the hurt and through the darkness.
I give myself what I know I need.
I can rescue myself.
I am rescuing myself.
I will continue to rescue me.