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Personal Inventory

Your Story Matters

Objectively observe and write down life events beginning as far back as you can remember. These may be unplanned or, caused a heightened emotional state or, forced a lifestyle change. Jot down more events as you recall them. Include and name any events in which you felt shame or, have never once voiced out loud. Why? Because you are going to put shame in it's place. This is just a list to make note for now. We will come back to specific emotions tied to an event later.

Journal Prompt:
-How are you feeling over all, after naming your big life events?
-Do you notice any over arching patterns?
-Be honest with yourself. Does this feel like too much? Tell someone.
 
age:
5
9
16
20
event:
Bullied
Moved
Death of immediate family member
Met my soul mate.
If you objectively look at this timeline example, no one would say that a five year old asked to be bullied. And you might be curious, how will a nine year old process death of a loved one? When an adult would find it difficult. Followed by a sixteen year old, who probably had very little, if any say, on a decision to move. You may already be feeling overwhelmed about a fictional timeline. Not everyone receives the support needed to process big life events effectively. Your body will hang on to these events if they are never dealt with and, it is perfectly okay to reach out and ask for additional help. Meeting once a week with a friend you trust may not be enough. If someone lost a leg, it would be obvious to us to recommend a prosthetic, wheelchair, medicine, nurse, doctor; in order to receive any and all wholistic care. It can be trickier when it comes to something that is unseen. Your next step with your accountability friend may be to verify you have reached out and plugged in for additional support.
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