Healing Scars: A Poem on Overcoming Post Traumatic Stress

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Healing Post Traumatic Stress

Healing is a journey, slow and steady

Easing the pain, calming the confetti

All the trauma and scars we carry

Leaving us broken, feeling unsteady

In the aftermath of a traumatic event

No one can truly comprehend

Going through the motions, trying to mend

Struggling to find our way, to transcend

Post-traumatic healing is a process

Opening up old wounds, feeling the distress

Sometimes it feels like we're in a mess

Taking one step at a time, we must address

Remembering the pain, the fear, the sorrow

Aching in our hearts, hoping for a better tomorrow

Understanding that healing takes time

Moving forward, learning to shine

Anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and more

Lingering effects that we cannot ignore

Invisible wounds that hurt to the core

Navigating the darkness, searching for more

Grief and loss, anger and despair

Opening up old wounds, handling with care

Remembering that we are not alone

Trusting in the process, letting it be shown

Understanding that healing is not linear

Navigating the ups and downs, feeling inferior

Feeling lost and broken, but still fighting

Opening up our hearts, letting in the lightening

Regaining our strength, finding our voice

Awakening the power within, making a choice

Navigating the darkness, finding our way

Climbing out of the shadows, into the day

Transforming our pain into power

Rising from the ashes, like a flower

Accepting our past, but not defined by it

Moving forward with grace, bit by bit

All the tears we've shed, all the pain we've felt

Navigating the storm, learning to melt

Dancing in the rain, feeling the healing

Embracing our scars, learning to be revealing

Navigating the waters of healing post-traumatic

Grasping onto hope, learning to be pragmatic

Embracing our journey, finding our purpose

Moving forward with courage, no longer at a loss

Standing tall, facing our fears

Taking back our power, shedding the tears

All the pain we've endured, all the trials we've faced

Navigating the healing journey, with love and grace

Holding onto the light, letting go of the night

Engaging in self-care, learning to ignite

Accepting our truth, embracing our worth

Learning to heal, on this journey called birth

Inviting in the love, letting go of the hate

Navigating the healing path, no longer irate

Grasping onto hope, finding our way

Holding onto faith, come what may

Navigating the healing post-traumatic

Embracing our scars, feeling ecstatic

Allowing ourselves to heal, to be whole

Learning to love ourselves, finding our role

Healing is a journey, a path we all must take

Easing our pain, learning to forsake

All the hurt and anger that we feel

Leaving behind the wounds, learning to heal

In the end, we will rise from the ashes

Never looking back, only learning from the clashes

Going forward with strength and love

Holding onto hope, like a dove

Embracing the healing journey, with open hearts

Lifting up our souls, painting new arts

Learning to forgive, to let go of the past

Trusting in the process, knowing it will last

Healing post-traumatic, a journey of self-discovery

Embracing our wounds, feeling the recovery

Allowing ourselves to heal, to grow

Learning to love ourselves, letting go

In the end, we will emerge stronger

Never looking back, only moving forward

Going forth with grace and peace

Holding onto love, letting troubles cease

Navigating the healing post-traumatic

Embracing the journey, feeling ecstatic

Allowing ourselves to heal, to be free

Learning to forgive, setting ourselves free

In the end, we will find our way

Never looking back, only facing the day

Going forward with strength and grace

Holding onto hope, in this healing space.