[Typo]

Nightmares....

I thought they wouldn't come back, I thought it was over, last night was the first time in four days that I didn't have one, I don't know if it is because I made sure to drink before going to bed or if they are done...

I have clawed, and fought, and worked my way through my demons, I have worked to make my own life, away from my toxic home environment, I have a home, a dog, a loving relationship, supportive and healthy friends. I have a job I mostly love, that pays well for part time, I have my associates degree, I am finishing my bacholers

I don't know if I thought these things were bandaids or do they really help?

Why are the nightmares back? Why do I twist and turn and cry out in my sleep, why do I feel numb and jumpy?

Why do I feel like my demons are snapping at my heels again?

[Sannah]

I think that we work through things in layers and that when we are ready our unresolved issues come back to us for more work. All of the work that you have done so far is part of your healing journey and all very important. You just aren't done yet.

[athena.agathon]

They really do help. You really have worked hard and made your life better and all of that stuff you have now (the dog, the job, the relationship, the home and friends) is amazing. It's a process and sometimes it gets hard; I have to remind myself of that all the time, too.