Overcoming your past is not always as easy as we would like to think. I am certain many of you as well would relate to wishing we could simply close our eyes and pretend our "childhood" didn't happen and if only we could "forget it". Reality is not that simple though we have tools to learn to let go, this means something different for most of us. Hence, while I struggle overcoming it, I was kindly reminded by my sponsor that it is my journey thus I need to do it as is best for me. Nobody has a right to judge me if I didn't come to each meetings. Anyhow, I am supposed to present soon on the following topic: "We became isolated and afraid of people and authority figure". I'll admit, I did not want to do it though members encouraged me to take on the next step: presenting. In my mind, this means I have to talk about "it" though I had now time to think about it and in retrospect, I believe it is the perfect opportunity to overcome a fear.
Do I relate to the topic? Absolutely, though isn't it time for me to let go and cease being afraid? I think so hence I will take on the challenge.
First, I remind myself that the people attending my presentation won't judge me so not to fear their reactions such as rejection, judgement...
Second, this is good for me as I am forced to face one of my fears and hence gain the perspective to put it at bay.
Finally, who knows perhaps I can help others as others who spoke before me helped me.
