I too grew up being a master of ignoring my feelings. I too have found that it varies – sometimes just once is enough and other times it takes a few times.

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Interesting article. I hadn’t thought about using visualization quite in that way. I’ve used visualization in the past to go back in time and have a talk with my younger self, perhaps offering the comfort (like a hug) that wasn’t offered at the time. However, the idea of going back and “doing battle” to stand up for myself now when I didn’t then is one I will have to try.

Alternatively, I’ve also used the technique of fully feeling my feelings about the past. One the things I became a master at doing as I was growing up was suppressing my feelings and going numb. Now, as an adult, I have the opportunity, from a safe place, to let those feelings be expressed. Sometimes I need to do this multiple times for the same past situation. Sometimes just one bout of letting the feelings free after all these years is enough for healing, or “completion” as you say.

Thanks for this article!

Cathy