I am having difficulty relocating away from my support system. The concerns are being abandoned, adjusting to a new environment, and not meeting expectations of my future husband/in-laws while still healing from my past. Wanted to ask, is this an overreaction? Should trauma survivors take the challenge and relocate?
Answer
Having a good support system, whether professional or not, is very important if you are healing from trauma.
Relocating may not feel like a dramatic change if you prepare properly. How?
By moving, you won’t give up on healing; you will just create a new support system around you.
Visit your future place and get familiar with it before you move there. Plan how you will continue activities that you enjoy and that provide you with peace of mind.
Ask your current therapist for a referral, and look around to find a group where you can join in the new place.
Why is it important to share your concerns and plans with your future husband?
Click on the video to find out.
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