Trauma caused by Photo

[Silver]

Originally Posted by Native spirit

Hi Silvergirl,

Sometimes common sence goes out of the window when something like this happens,but it sort of left you with flash backs of what you saw,its a form of PTS
you can send Healing thoughts out to the person who sent you the photo. and Healing in love and light to the person who passed. he will be in healing in the spirit world and he will have all the support he needs. you can smudge the house with smudge sticks.which you can get from any spiritual shop or on line.

Namaste

Amen to that, NS, common sense does seem to leave the brain! Your suggestions are very simple and make perfect sense, thank you.

[blackraven]

Originally Posted by Silvergirl

I've been struggling with this~
Someone I know sent me an email about what happens when someone texts while driving and it had real photos of a horrible horrible car accident where its shows a young man literally torn in half because he was texting his g/f and crossed the line and plowed into the front of a big truck. It was very graphic.

I'm not sure why this person sent it to me, but I often get flashes of these pictures in my mind, and it's been bothering me and it makes me get very emotional and cry. I'm sure it is because I liken it to my son's death, even though he did not die in a car accident. It is so heartbreaking to think of this poor young man who made a very foolish choice.

If anyone can help me deal with this, I'd be so very appreciative.

Silvergirl - I think there are times a person doesn't stop to think how insensitive they are being towards another person. In your case, your coworker/friend I would assume knows some past history and because of that, the gruesome photo was not something he/she should have sent to you.

Perhaps when the image comes to mind thinking of beautiful things in the world, doing visualization or meditation can help. I don't know how you feel about it, but expressing to this person how hurtful the photo is to you might help somewhat as well. I also know how vulnerable discussing the situation with the coworker/friend can leave you feeling, but it could help. I haven't read this whole thread so perhaps others have made the same suggestions.

I wish you all the best in overcoming your struggles with this horrid situation.

Blackraven

Originally Posted by Silvergirl

This person has been a co-worker and friend, I think this person took leave of their senses when this person did this. Don't worry, I've deleted it long ago. I've heard of saging, but don't have any sage or even know precisely what it is. I've taken many showers, but not sure how to cleanse it from my energy, lol. I knew it would be {{{}}}

Silvergirl ... honey, I am so sorry this has come onto your path. I am very glad you got rid of the traumatizing message - good! Clear away its energy from you.

Sage... here in Manitoba we use prairie sage for cleansing. After praying to ask for permission to harvest the plant we cut it (not pull it up by its roots), dry it by hanging it upside down for a few days. Then we strip the dried leaves off the stalk, roll the leaves up in a little ball, light it, and cleanse ourselves with the smoke. Cedar is also a good cleansing plant medicine. It needs a few days of drying, laid out flat on a towel in the sunlight. I have attached a picture of prairie sage. I think it (or its cousin) grows in your part of the world. If not, is there a Native American store you can visit and ask them for it? It is just one way of cleansing, BTW.

When cleansing with water, undergo a little ritual. Ask the water to help cleanse you as it streams over you. Tell it what you want it to wash away. Our helpers need us to tell them what we need in order for them to help us.

And talk to yourself. Be your own wisest sage counsellor. Tell yourself this has nothing to do with your son; remind yourself that any residual grief from the loss of your son can be released gently, with love, so you can move ahead in your life.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, dear one.

[Clover]

I am sorry you had to witness that. It just really makes me upset when people do that on FaceBook, and a lot of people do it. I was subscribed to one of those entertainment pages on Facebook where we talk about Hollywood Gossip and some lady had the nerve to post a photo on the comments section of a kid ripped apart from the war going on in Isreal. She wanted to make a point, but OMG, the personal violation. People are so cruel and have no consideration. I was so enraged, I sent her a message explaining my thoughts.