08/23/2025
We have sat with people in the darkest moments of their lives — in addiction, in grief, in trauma. And what we have learned is this: healing doesn’t happen by accident. Healing comes when we practice it, step by step, with compassion.”
That’s why I want to share with you the acronym “Healing” a framework that can guide us when we’re struggling, or when we’re supporting someone we love.”
H – Honor the pain
* Don’t minimize what you (or others) are going through.
* Example: Saying “Just get over it” causes harm — instead, “I see how much this hurts.”
E – Express compassion
* For yourself: through self-care and forgiveness.
* For others: through empathy and patient listening.
* Example: “You’re not alone. I’m here with you.”
A – Accept the process
* Healing is not linear. Addiction recovery, grief, and trauma all bring ups and downs.
* Example: Relapse, setbacks, bad days — these are part of the journey, not the end of it.
L – Look forward with hope
* Even small steps matter: one sober day, one therapy session, one moment of peace.
* Hope doesn’t deny pain — it reminds us pain isn’t the end of the story.
I – Identify triggers
* Triggers are not failures, they’re information.
* Knowing what sets you off gives you power to respond differently.
N – Nourish yourself
* Healing requires fuel: good sleep, healthy food, movement, creativity, and rest.
* Self-care is not selfish — it’s survival.
G – Grow through it
* Pain can shape wisdom.
* When you share your story, help others, or turn loss into purpose, you transform suffering into strength.
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