My search through the streets of many cities J. DeTroy 02/2023
As my song, Survivor, suggests, inner healing most often involves a process, or to use a over-used term: A Journey. I began my search for healing in 2008 when I decided that I would need others to help me understand myself. I had very little remembrance of my childhood, and discussions with some of my sisters at that time left me with even more questions.
Thus, I began with a therapist to help me unlock those early parts of myself. I had a list of symptoms, physical and emotional, such as muscle tension, disturbing dreams, unexplainable fears, and growing depression, to use as a starting point.
The process was much more grueling than I had expected. I first planned on several months of intent work with my therapist. After six months I extended that plan to one year, then two … After the third year I had uncovered so much, I wanted to stop. I then went on to the process of working throught those memories; the process of inner healing.
I realize now that my case may seem extreme for some people, still I would like to offer my experiences on “my Journey”, as possible help and even encouragement to others.
Julie DeTroy 