Invisible scars. Invisible people.
Wendy C. Moore is an award-winning writer, business owner, former U.S. Marine, and proud mother and grandmother. She’s also the author of The Invisible People: Silent Neglect Taking Place in Homes Across America.
Wendy believes that even though we live in a free country known as the “land of plenty,” and most of us have a safe environment to go home to, anxiety and depression are running rampant throughout our society, completely indiscriminate of age or economic status.
“In our performance-based society,” Wendy states, “people are going to work, taking care of their families and functioning, but they have mounting issues that make them feel invisible to the rest of the world. This is the part of them that is being grossly neglected – sometimes since childhood.”
Building Momentum
As a result of these unresolved, invisible wounds, we’ve been witnessing an increase in mental illness, mass shootings, and an opioid epidemic. The rise in chemical dependency, whether self or professionally prescribed, is at a crisis level. Combined, these threats are only getting worse, building momentum, and taking the lives of too many Americans.
“There are so many societal ills that would be remedied if people would be brave enough to seek treatment and heal,” Wendy states. “I believe this with my whole heart and would stake my life on it.
“Sadly, not everyone seeks treatment.”
Sometimes Friends And Family Members Can't Relate
At an early age, Wendy witnessed a traumatic event that shook the foundation of her community and family. Wanting to serve others, she became a protector and caregiver as a child, growing into the role of a compassionate mentor for family and friends as an adult. As a ministry leader of her church for over 20 years, people have sought her help, recognizing her as someone who would walk beside them with an open heart as they experienced life’s challenges.
“Sometimes friends and family members can’t relate to our circumstances,” Wendy adds. “But having someone to talk to is step one in recovery and healing.”
10 Proven Coping Mechanisms You Can Start Using Now
Consider some of the questions below, then allow yourself to start a plan of healing today.
- Do you have someone to talk to whether it’s a counselor, spiritual mentor, friend or someone who is on an evolutionary path?
- Are you open to seeking help from a professional that’s a good fit for you?
- Do you have a belief system, practice in nature, or favorite past time that brings you comfort?
- Are you neglecting your needs by cutting yourself off from people or not allowing yourself to experience the things that bring you joy?
- Are you passionate about the mission of a feel-good organization you care about and would you be open to helping others?
- Do you need to forgive yourself for something that happened (recently or years ago)? Additionally, do you need to forgive others?
- Are you surrounding yourself with understanding, emotionally intelligent people?
- Have you discovered journaling as a way to get those intense feelings out?
- Have you looked for books on the subjects that frustrate you most?
- Have you thought about writing a book of your own? (Writing is cathartic, helping us get the pain out of our system so it’s not building inside like a festering wound.)
Which one, two or three options above sound like a good start for you? Consider starting with one today and see the difference it makes. See our page of resources for other options.