May 8, 2019
Very intense day today in group.
A young man begins breaking down after a woman shares her story.
I start breaking down seeing these two people break down because I hear some of my story from both.
Typical me, fight or flight mode kicks in and I prepare to bolt.
My addictions councilor literally jumps in front of me preventing my great escape from the group and says, “You can relate. Go to him, he needs you”.
Every muscle in my body wanted to go the other way, but you know what? I went to him, and a peace fell over him.
I am so grateful for my councillor.
I’ve always feared intimacy with another man. This pushed me outside of my comfort zone and through our shared pain were able to help each other.
