The health of accepting what we can not change.
By Samantha C Sinclair
Coping mechanisms can be used in daily life more than you may realize. Diagnosed with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia at age three months, things haven’t always been easy. Can we really accept something as great as a disability, or other life changing struggle. Would you allow me to share my story? If so, keep reading.
I am now a young adult. Several years ago, my life changed. Before this day I did trust God, I had family and friends to pray for and encourage me, and other support. With that being said, growing up and in adulthood, not everyone was like that. I would easily get irritated at working out rides, or not, to go places. That was not always the fault of those around me, or even my own. I would get frustrated or embarrassed at multiple situations. Let me make clear before going any futher, I still struggle. However, take wanting to go somewhere and it not working out, or even the frustration of it might not, could sometimes bring on a melt down. This didn’t mean I was being a brat. I see that now. It was part of trying to come to acceptance of my visual impairment. Several years ago, I had a meeting with Jesus in my bedroom I’ll never forget. My maker, who created me just how He knew I should be, spoke to me that day.
“One day you will see completely.”
On this earth or in Heaven, that is a promise from my FATHER. It was on that day I came to a full acceptance. God still has to guide me through everyday. But, I truly feel before that day I could have called on every coping mech there ever has been. Still yet, they can only do so much. You can and should use them before and after you come to acceptance. However, there is a cure, for me His name is Jesus.
A few coping mechanisms you might try, that I now use, are these.
*deep breathing
*singing or another hobby
Be sure it isn’t allowed to be used as a way to shut out dealing with what must be dealt with.
*Prayer
Key for me
*Singing
*Also important for me.
*Writing in a journal or notebook
*Talking with a trusted friend or counselor
This does not mean you are weak.
*Crying
Sometimes this is necessary. This also does not mean you are, or make you weak.
*Being outdoors
This is more therapeutic than we might realize.
Everyone is different. Find what works for you. Also, remember there is no time limit on acceptance.
Email me at Samantha.christianfiction@Gmail.com. I hope this is an encouragement, and I am sending prayers your way. We all are, have been, or will go through something. Give others grace, you might find yourself in their position.
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