Kristen
“Anytime you feel overwhelmed, just stop and breathe. In through your nose, out through your mouth. Your wolf is part of you, but at the same time, she has her own consciousness. She can think, feel, and act independently of you. She feels everything you feel, and her instinct is to protect you. And after all these years of being suppressed, she might be…”
“Psychotic?” I suggested helpfully.
“I was going to say, confused. Anyway, if you get anxious, she might try to take control. You can resist her by regulating your nervous system. Stay calm. Practice breathing, count the inhale, hold, count the exhale. Think about things that bring you peace, things that make you happy, things that make you feel safe.”
You make me feel safe. The thought came to my mind unbidden.
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