Abuse recovery is often a sloppy process. There are times when you may wonder if it's really worth all the mess. After all, isn't it easier just to pretend everything's okay rather than to rock the boat? That may be a short term response, but in the long haul, it is not a healthy one.
In all honesty, you already spend enormous amounts of energy to stuff, numb, deny, eat, drink, work, spend, hide, or rage your pain away. The mess will eventually erupt somewhere - either with self sabotage, dysfunctional relationships, or a broken connection with God. The question is, will you treat the symptoms or treat the real issues of broken trust, loss of power and control, and a shattered sense of self?
If you've ever had a bad cough, you know there are a number of products out there that you can take, but there's a down side. If you take medicine that only suppresses the cough, then all the congestion and infection never leaves your lungs. You could find yourself in a terrible condition if you simply suppress the symptoms.
Another option is to take an expectorant, which means that you will cough, but that cough is going to be worth the effort. Gooey stuff will leave your body and your lungs will clear. It will be messy for a brief period of time. It would seem that not coughing would be better, but that may actually make you sicker.
As you consider pursuit of healing, be prepared for some messy moments when all the goo from the past pushes up to the surface. The good news is, once you've dealt with the messy parts of healing, you're healthier and more empowered to live in a way that honors you, your potential, and your Creator.
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