"It’s not that I’m lazy or forgetful.It’s that my brain is healing from survival."— SurvivorAffirmations.com Let that sink in. You are not br
“It’s not that I’m lazy or forgetful.
It’s that my brain is healing from survival.”
— SurvivorAffirmations.com
Let that sink in.
You are not broken.
You are not falling behind.
You are not a mess.
✨ You are healing.
✨ You are rewiring.
✨ You are reclaiming space in a nervous system that’s been on high alert for far too long.
Survival doesn’t leave the body quietly.
It echoes.
It slows things down.
It rearranges priorities—like safety over memory, defense over daydreams, hypervigilance over clarity.
And now that you’re on the path to healing, your body and brain are asking for something new.
Gentle Ways to Nourish Your Healing Brain:
💧 Hydration
Water restores. Every sip is a reminder to your nervous system:
“You’re safe now. You can let go.”
🚶🏽♀️ Movement
Stretch. Walk. Sway.
Let your body feel freedom without threat.
Let it feel joy without consequences.
🌿 Calming Input
Soft music.
Nature sounds.
Your favorite smells.
Sunlight on your skin.
Poetry that understands you.
You don’t have to earn rest. You just need it.
🫶🏽 Remind Yourself
You’re not lazy.
You’re not behind.
You’re healing from being in survival mode far too long.
Your worth was never tied to how productive you are.
Your brilliance is returning—bit by bit, breath by breath.
Give yourself what you needed back then.
Give yourself what you deserve now.
You are healing. You are worthy. You are sacred.
— SurvivorAffirmations.com
