September 23, 2013
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Massage Therapy
I would say that the most therapeutic and gently kind way I recovered from being raped 10yrs ago came through massage therapy. It was healthy beyond imagination to allow touch to heal what had been a physical assault to my body and soul. I remember often laying on that massage table sobbing the entire session while my therapist worked on me, glad that my walls were falling and my body was allowing her access to heal. When we started, I had such a terrible protective posture and my shoulder blades were locked tightly in position. So tight, in fact, it took a couple of months (going once or twice a week) for her to be able to move them at all. But over time, I came to body and spiritual wellness. I believe in the power of touch.
I continued in massage therapy for years, until Ava was born, because it was so good for me. Since then, I haven't honestly given myself that gift. Being a mom, I've given myself to everyone else. I've completely prioritized myself last. That's not working for me any more. My counselor encouraged me to do something good for myself for once. Something just for me. When she asked me what I thought I might do, I didn't have an answer. I'm not used to thinking about what I need, this has to change. She suggested that I try getting a massage. I busted out crying.
If you know me, you know that means she struck emotional gold, the tender place, the place of truth. When I had words again I told her yes, that I thought that I could do that. She gave me the number of her massage therapist.
Whose practice is called The Power of Touch.
I've always believed in the power of touch.
My appointment is Wednesday.
Comments (4)
I'm afraid I will cry the whole time.
After I was raped 13 years ago I went to an excellent Social Worker who helped with my PTSD...but I never thought of massage Therapy for other healing than physical.. I've gone to massage Therapy with a nice guy who healed me physically as best he could but there was no trust and a lot of the time my boy-friend who I loved made me uncomfortable so I found nothing soothing about a message therapist I barely knew.
After reading this...I'm thinking when I can save some money a empathetic female Message Therapist might just help. Sometimes what works for one of us might not work for the next...but you've given me a new hope to healing so thank-you very much. I'm sorry we were raped but not that we were not silenced by it! Enjoy the massage...you deserve it!!!
Zxx
I've never thought of trying to heal that way. It seems very effective. I am glad that it helped you so much and hope you make massage therapy a regular part of your life again, as it seems to have great results.
Take care of yourself Mama. <3
I certainly understand the importance of taking time for yourself. It's beneficial to you both physically and emotionally. Let those hands work their magic and push all of your stress, worry, anxiety and anything else not related to a blissful existence, out of your body. I'm believing your appointment tomorrow will go well. Tell me all about it when you get home.
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