Time Heals All Wounds. Or Does It?
Time heals all wounds. It?s a common saying, one we hear all the time, especially after some significant trauma or loss. Just give it some time, they say. It'll feel better eventually.
But does it?
Or do we just get better at ignoring it and pushing things down? Better at suppressing and pretending we're ok... when deep down, we're not.
If I had a physical wound, like a broken bone, we all know time alone won?t be enough to heal it. It needs resetting, nurturing, rest and the right environment.
So why do expect emotional wounds to be different?
What REALLY Happens When We Ignore Our Hurts?
It didn?t work that way for me.
Time seemed to make my wounds (hurts, stress, traumas, pains ? whatever label you want to put on them) feel worse. Not the actual initial hurt itself, but the impact of suppressing and ignoring them.
The ever-building overwhelm, the irrational sparks of anger and rage, the apathy and lethargy and life just feeling so darn hard ALL THE TIME!
Can you relate? I?m sure it?s not just me!
Unhealed trauma doesn?t just vanish with time. It settles into your physical being. Into your muscles and your organs. It becomes stress, overwhelm, anxiety or dis-ease. First, it whispers: achy joints, acne, digestive discomfort, tension. But left unchecked, it can develop into serious illness.
If our body isn?t in a state of ease, it will develop into a state of dis-ease.
Just like physical wounds, emotional pain needs space, acknowledgement, and the right guidance to heal. It needs to be felt, nurtured, loved and supported in the right environment.
During my depression, I didn?t truly understand how much childhood trauma was contributing to my current stress and overwhelm, making every day feel difficult. It?s something I?ve learnt over time. So maybe - maybe - time helps... but only when used wisely.
If Time Doesn't Heal, Then What Really Does?
Time AND conscious, active participation in my own healing is what has healed me.
True healing doesn?t happen by accident. It's a choice, a choice that takes commitment. But it can happen. If it can for me - from a dark, depressed, overwhelmed space - then so can you.
For me, healing meant addressing root causes. Seeking out and finding the modalities that truly worked - long term. And now, these are the same tools I use with my clients. Because they work.
Britelle's Top Healing Modalities
- Breathwork:
The breath is so powerful, but we often underestimate or overlook it. It calms, energies and heals. Trauma-release breathwork helps quiet the mind and clear stuck energy from the body. Perfect for those who aren?t yet ready to talk, but are ready to feel. [Book your session here.]
- Meditation:
Stillness is where the magic happens. After 20+ years of meditation, I've learned meditation isn't about silencing the mind and trying to push our thinking away - it's about making space for inner peace to emerge and learning how to listen to my heart. The peace that can be felt when I can feel my whole body just ?drop in? can be transformational in minutes. Perfect for those looking for a gentle and simple approach. [Try this practice here.]
- Emotional Clearing:
I have personally never found talk therapy alone to have any long-lasting effects. Trauma release and emotional clearing go deeper - into the body, the subconscious, to the root of the wound. It's a safe space to feel and release. Perfect for those who feel they want to talk but know they need to go to a deeper level. [Book your session here.]
- Juice Fasting:
Unexpected I know! Juice fasting isn't just about physical detox - it?s a deeply emotional and spiritual experience too. Without food as a coping tool, emotions rise to the surface, ready for healing. Perfect for those wanting full body physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing. [Explore online program options here.]
- Retreats:
Deep immersion is without a doubt, the fastest way to heal at a deep level. The releases, connections and understandings I?ve gained from not only attending retreats but also from hosting them, can?t be underestimated. Breathwork, juice fasting, meditation, connection - all in one. Perfect for those ready for true, long-lasting transformations. [Check upcoming emotional healing retreats in Perth here.]
What It Takes To Truly Heal
Healing takes commitment. It takes consistency. It takes courage and a willingness to face up to those parts of ourselves we've been avoiding.
We have to feel it to heal it.
It also takes the right support - a guide who can hold space and help you feel safe. That was a huge turning point in my journey - actually admitting that I needed help! I'm forever grateful to my mentors who have supported me to get to where I am today.
Above all, it takes love.
Real, raw, unconditional self-love. I lost that along my life journey... but I found my way back. And my life has changed in profound ways as a result.
This love - the deep heart connection I now feel - is what I wish for you too.
How Can I Start?
Ready to reconnect to your heart and begin your healing journey?
Book your free 15-minute wellness call. We'll explore all the options and find which modality is going to suit you best and find the perfect starting point - online or in-person.