closet-keys:

the goal of recovery is not “moving on”
the goal of recovery is not forgiveness
the goal of recovery is not indifference to those who traumatized you
the goal of recovery is not getting back to who you were before trauma
the goal of recovery is not the elimination of all ptsd symptoms
the goal of recovery is not the fading of strong emotions about your trauma
the goal of recovery is not the ability to never think about your trauma anymore

the goal of recovery is getting to a place where you can prioritize your own safety, autonomy, self love, and connection with others.

Your recovery isn’t about whether you can pass as a non-survivor.
Your recovery is about whether you can know and love yourself a little more today than you did a year ago. 

(via tinsnip)