People who have had severe trauma, like a rape, or ongoing trauma, such as children raised in homes where they are repeatedly told that they are stupid, often feel that they are permanently broken or are worthless. I have people come in my office daily who tell me that they cannot be fixed or do not deserve to be fixed.

I want to say, very loudly, that these statements are not accurate. Let’s start with the second one. Who deserves to be helped? Who deserves to be made healthy? Are some people more deserving than others? What would make one person more worthy than another person? If someone is reaching out for help, they want to live a healthier life. Which will help to make their children healthier. Which will make their community healthier. Which will make the world healthier. So, by one person working to heal, truly helps to heal the world. Therefore, everyone is worthy of healing.

Is anyone too broken to be fixed? No. We can always make a difference in someone else’s life. We can always help someone to diminish pain, to have healthier relationships, to smile.  People can heal. The type of therapy that I do, EMDR therapy, has been shown to make major impacts in people’s lives. In fact, the World Health Organization suggests its use for some of the most traumatized people: refugees.

Hear this. It is not too late. You are not too broken. You are worth it. Get help today.