Women of F&W Series: Charlei H.

At what moment did you realize you needed healing —mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually, etc.? 

I got into therapy a couple years ago when I was in a really low point. I was dealing with heartbreak from friends and family and enduring transitions that I thought I would never have to experience. So much had taken place.

It was extremely difficult, as I completely lost my willpower and my desire for each and every single thing, literally everything. I was really sad because I knew I would never be able to be the same woman that I was before and I really had to mourn that. But that’s when I knew I would need some help getting out of that space.

Based on challenges or struggles you were or are facing, how has faith helped you find strength in your healing journey?

Faith has helped me find strength in all of my experiences both good and bad. Because my faith is unwavering, I know that I will land on my feet. Life has taught me that just because things are good, doesn’t mean I need my faith any less!

How have wellness practices contributed to your healing journey?

One thing I have to do is move my body, and brain dump! Sometimes my mind move so fast, bilateral body movements at minimum really helped me move through the brain fog! Brain dumping for me looks like grabbing a pen, opening up my journal and writing all of my thoughts out both brilliant and chaotic! Sometimes I need to see them so I understand how to let them pass or how to move forward with the right ones!

Share an affirmation, scripture, or words of encouragement for the women navigating their healing journey.

There isn’t one specifically that is my go to but this morning when I was writing to kind of combat my anxiety I wrote down. I am getting things done instead of being afraid of falling behind, except that this is who I am now a woman of pace and completion!