Christine's Corner
Client/Patient expert, peer encourager, and newly formed poet
We first met Christine in early 2019, and there began this next part of her journey to being all she is destined to be, to overcoming huge hurdles and self-doubt, learning to love herself, nurture herself, and grow into the flower which is truly her. This corner of the website is Christine's special section, where she shares her journey, her poetry and other writing and works, her tips and ideas, and more!
Christine is an inspiration to many, who has put in the work for recovery and growth. She is proof it is never too late, and there is always more to discover, learn, develop, and change!
A few words from Christine:
Hi, this is Christine, who will be showing and sharing some of my ideas, poems and some other things in Christine’s corner which I hope may help you, inspire you or just for you to enjoy. Having started life in a dysfunctional family exposed to neglect, abuse and many other things my life was painful to say the least. As an adult I carried this pain and hurt with me, even moving to try and run away from the past. When this didn’t work I tried therapy several times but couldn’t find the right therapist. Then I found Leighah, and for the past 3 years I have been putting Christine back together and finally I am being me. This has happened through being listened to sharing my deepest pain and thoughts. I also have found poetry, art, dancing, nature, and lots more as I will share with you , so enjoy, and I hope you will find inspiration or just some light entertainment, but remember you are never alone.
Take care,
Christine xx
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PEACE AT LAST
I was reflecting today on my progress over the last 3 years. When my children were little I used to read them a book called “PEACE AT LAST “ .It was one of their and my favourite books. And I realised that with the help of you in therapy and some of your other things I’ve attended I have found my own. PEACE AT LAST. I’ve worked through pain, shame, grief, hurt, eating disorder, abuse and other issues. I’ve drawn diagrams, written poems ,spoken my inner thoughts out loud and even danced. Yes it’s been hard and painful but so worth it to be where I am today. Yes I will always have my past and parts of me that can never heal. But I also have a future, so I’m giving it all I’ve got going forward and I’m going to enjoy my own PEACE AT LAST.
Christine xx
BELIEVE. (posted 22/03/2023)
Believe in yourself and open up to healing.
Times are hard right now and know one knows how you’re feeling.
Try and find a way to let your feelings out.
A problem shared starts the healing that’s without a doubt.
Dig deep right into your pain.
Believe me this will help you heal your pain.
Take one step at a time, do it at your own pace.
Go slowly on your journey, healing’s not a race.
Through this process your heart may be filled with sorrow.
But believe me my friend, there will be a better tomorrow.
Christine x
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SILENT TEARS.
As the month of May appears.
It makes me cry silent tears.
For in this month I lost people who were dear.
I have to face the reality they are no longer here.
The pain never really goes away.
So my silent tears are cried every day.
I will allow myself to mourn as I feel the pain.
And await the day in heaven when we will meet again.
Christine xx
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Over the years I have had a lot of loved ones die and for some reason, they have mainly been in May. So I call May my mourning month and I try to grieve in my own way to treasure the memories of those loved ones. I’ve learned one thing is that you cannot escape grief so do whatever comforts you to get through this difficult time.
Christine xx
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SELF SOOTHE.
Today I’m going to self soothe.
Get on my settee with a blanket, and I won’t move.
Or I may sit out in nature and take it all in.
This is where my self soothe will begin.
It’s all about doing something to comfort me.
To help soothe me like you would a baby.
Soothing myself at my own pace.
Taking some time out from the human race.
Laying flat on the water, blocking all noise out.
Finding my own self soothe is what it’s about.
So excuse me while I go and self soothe.
Give it a try, you have nothing to lose.
Christine xx
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After years of getting by with self destruction, therapy taught me I had to find another way. Something that was completely different to what I had been doing, loving myself and soothing myself. It was hard to begin with, believe me, but with time I found a way. And now when things get out of control I try to do something to self soothe instead of my usual self destruct and this I find is physically and mentally better.
Christine xx
JUST LISTEN.
When you can’t find the right words to say.
To try and help the pain go away.
When you can’t find the right words to be kind.
Your comforting words are hard to find.
When you can’t find the right words to say.
Just listen, and that will be enough for today.
Christine xx
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MY BEATING HEART.
While my heart is beating I know that I’m alive.
And while my heart is beating I know that I can thrive.
With every beat it takes its a chance I have to live.
And while it’s beating I have so much more to give.
This heat of mine gives me life every day.
And while it’s beating in this life I can stay.
I will not waste this precious heart of mine.
By looking back to the past and a very painful time.
With this beautiful heart I have a future don’t you see.
And with this beating heart the future belongs to me.
I will count my blessings with every beat it takes.
And with this beating heart new memories I can make.
I’m going to live my best life with this beating heart of mine.
Give life all I’ve got before I run out of time.
Yes my heart has been broken in so many ways.
But it’s had time to heal and still beats today.
One day it will stop beating and yes that will be sad.
But I will look upon my life and the memories that I’ve had.
I will thank this heart of mine for beating just for me.
For letting me live this life as the person I want to be.
So come on my beating heart let’s start a brand new day.
And make the most of whatever comes my way.
Christine xx
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SLIVER OF LIGHT.
Just there in my darkest of moments I could see a sliver of light.
I knew in that moment I had to put up a fight.
Now as I heal my body and soul.
That sliver of light is growing becoming whole.
If I hadn’t seen that sliver of light.
I could have given up and lost my fight.
So my friend look deeply in your darkest of days.
That sliver of light shows itself in so many ways.
It may be a hug a smile a memory whatever form it takes.
See it as your sliver of light and see the difference it makes.
Christine xx
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TODAY.
Today I shall think of you.
The things we never got to do.
The things you never got to see.
The grandad to some you never got to be.
I will curl up and allow myself to grieve.
I will feel the loss of love I never got to feel.
My heart broken the day you were taken away.
The words I will never get to say.
But you will be here forever in my heart.
With pieces of my heart the healing just beginning to start.
Christine xx
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I wrote this poem for my dad who died 39yrs ago. I’m not afraid to say that I still miss him and all he could have had with family. My auntie died , his sister, at 92 earlier this year. And at her funeral she had all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren there. Because my dad died at 53yrs old it made me realise what he and us had missed out on. So I live my life trying my best to make the most of family and friends every day. You never know when it may be your last.
Christine x
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This photo proves it is possible to heal from the inside out.And no it is NEVER too late to heal.
Christine xx
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