One of the most difficult but freeing parts of healing is accepting that you are not the same person you were before trauma. Recovery doesn’t mean returning to your old self, it means creating space for the new version of you that has grown through challenge and change.
The journey of letting go can feel overwhelming, but it becomes clearer when broken into simple steps. The slideshow below highlights three truths that can guide you through this process and remind you that change, while challenging, also creates space for growth.
Release the past – Holding on to who you once were can create frustration and block your progress. Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting, it means choosing not to be defined by pain. 
Identity can shift – Trauma often reshapes the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and our purpose. These shifts aren’t a loss of identity, they are a chance to step into a more authentic version of yourself. 
Make room forward – By releasing old expectations, you open space for new experiences, opportunities, and ways of living that better reflect who you are becoming.
Letting go doesn’t happen all at once. It’s a gradual process of noticing what no longer serves you and gently releasing it. This shift prepares the ground for growth, making it easier to welcome in new perspectives, habits, and connections that align with the person you’re becoming.
🧡 Key Takeaway
Healing means letting go of who you were and embracing who you are becoming.
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