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This was truly one of the most powerful things I have done for my healing since discovery. I met the most incredible women; so different from me, but so many similar feelings and experiences. It made me feel less alone.
Some of the highlights for me were making a trigger map and starting to lessen the impact that the triggers have on me. Unfortunately I burned images of women my husband was with in my mind (I still have copies of the picture collection), so much that I can access any of those pictures in a second in my mind- but I started the process of lessening their impact….through some empowerment work….and it is helping
Another highlight is the physical peace that I found – It is really amazing; I have held so much tension in my neck for almost 2 years, and despite massage (which is a trigger for me) and trying to relax, nothing gave me as much relief as sharing and feeling from a different place. My body is feeling so much better- lighter…
Learning about the Sex Addiction Induced Perpetration Model was so validating. I have been to ISH and worked with Omar and Trish several times, but sitting in the room and being taken through each aspect of the model and realizing how abused I had been was so validating. And, I was given hope on being more whole again…
Coming home has been hard – leaving the comfort of the women and staff…but I feel so happy to have gone.
That’s it for now..I need to still decompress! Wishing you all love and strength!
BarbraThank you SO much dear Sister. Keep right on doing what you’re doing, cause you’re obviously doing everything just right!
barbara, it sounds awesome. i’m glad you had that healing experience. you deserve to be treated with respect like that.
could you share a little about the Sex Addiction Induced Perpetration Model?
Lisa, here’s an article from ISH’s website re: SAIP to tide you over. 🙂
So glad it was all you expected Barbra. Tell us more when you feel ready. For now just reflect and focus on what you need to do for you. You’ve come a long way sweetie! I’m so proud of you….
We are your fan club, Barbra. You are blazing a trail with courage and commitment. Breathe. Sleep. Trust yourself.
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Diane.I’m so glad it was a powerful experience for you. I remember wanting to hold the week close when I got back. I was afraid I would forget, but I haven’t. It is amazing to come away with such clarity. ISH has really got it right.
Take your time Barbra. We will be here when you feel up to talking about it more…or not. I’m really happy it was an excellent experience for you because you deserve it.
Barbra,
Thanks for sharing with us and it sounds like it was so helpful to you. Take care and keep taking care of you dear sister.
Love, NapBarbra I’m so pleased the week was helpful. I felt so sad when I left ISH for the last time and all the women went their separate ways. I had even become attached to my hotel room. It was my sanctuary. It was horrible to leave and face the world on my own but I was also incredibly empowered. I hope you feel that way too. xo
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