Signs You’re Healing (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It)
Healing isn’t always a sunrise moment. Sometimes it’s quiet. Boring. Uneven. Invisible. You might think, “I should be farther along by now.” But healing doesn’t always look like joy. Sometimes, it looks like survival — with softness. Here are signs you’re healing, even if you don’t realize it yet. 1. You Pause Before Reacting You used to lash out. Or shut down. Or flee. Now? You pause. You breathe. You ask, “What am I feeling?” That’s growth. That’s emotional rewiring. 2. You Apologize Less for Existing You don’t explain every silence. You say “no” without a paragraph. You’re learning that taking space isn’t selfish — it’s self-honoring. 3. You Let Yourself Feel Hard Emotions Without Shame You cry without rushing to stop. You admit when you’re not okay. You no longer see sadness as weakness — just truth. 4. You Crave Peace More Than Chaos Old you might’ve chased drama or constant stimulation. Now? You’re okay with calm. With stillness. With people who don’t nee...