Little by Little

You need to express your pain.  Even Jesus shared his pain with his friends.

​And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me. Matthew 26:37-38 

Don’t feel that you need to tell everything right away. It is best to tell your story little by little over time. Think of your emotions and feelings like a bottle of soda that has been shaken. You may need to let out the fizz little by little to keep it from overflowing. Since sharing and listening can be emotionally draining for you and your listener, both of you need to be honest and open about how much you can handle in one session.

You may also need to retell part or all of your story till you can begin to accept and understand what has happened. Listen to your feelings and repeat as necessary. 

Telling your story may sound so simple that you may question its value. However, it will help you heal.