As usual, before I post any material, I always try the techniques again myself, even if I have done the exercises many times in the past. While doing so for the Original Pain Work section of our Inner Child Work, I was struggling. I felt this overwhelming grief that I was having trouble releasing.
I got stuck! Don't panic, this happens sometimes during our recovery process. We just have to move around, sometimes starting slowly, then gaining power as we get - unstuck.
What I decided to do is something that I had NOT tried before, so I wanted to experiment on myself before suggesting it to anyone else. Please visit the Original Pain Work page for more details about this new exercise. I give step-by-step instructions on how to perform this "funeral" and how it went for me. It was very helpful.
I want to suggest to anyone wanting to try this exercise to allow TWO days for the grieving process as you may have a delayed reaction and be unable to grieve until the second day, as I did. It was however, very helpful!
God bless, Hope
Hope Forus is a survivor of childhood physical, sexual, emotional and ritualistic abuse. She is currently writing a book on the subject that will include other self-help ideas like this. You can contact her at:
Hope Forus is not a medical or mental health professional. She is a survivor of childhood sexual, physical, emotional and ritualistic abuse. This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information in this article for diagnosing or treating a medical or mental health condition. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. If at any time you feel the urge to hurt yourself or someone else as a result of emotions or reactions to any descriptions related herein, promptly contact your mental health provider, your local suicide prevention hotline or 911.
