Happy Place & Safe Space

TW about therapy and PTSD.

So, I just started EMDR therapy to process some ✨eMoTionS✨ that I've been struggling with for too long. As part of the process, I was asked to identify my safe space and I drew a blank. I love the mountains, so this was my default - but, it's also associated with a few negative emotions. I wasn't sure if it was going to work for me. But then my therapist said "it doesn't have to be rooted in reality" and I was like oh! Let's envision Joel there! Sitting on the couch in front of the fireplace in his green flannel shirt giving me that crooked little smile - like the start of so many fics. 😛

Anyway, I'm just delighted that Pedro's version of Joel is my safe space. And frankly I'm astounded that my adoration for this man is literally helping with my mental health. Pedro, you are magic.

Do you have a safe space? I'd love to hear about it!