It is impossible not to feel (in our culture) that we are doing enough. We are required and praised for pushing BEYOND our limits. Lent is a giant sigh of relief.
The world can have a powerful affect on us. It can cause us to uproot and abandon ourselves for the sake of belonging. Trauma can have a similar effect.
It is totally unnerving to begin the counseling process. I hope that this article provides a little comfort that it is okay to be anxious about starting the counseling process.