EP267 Facing the Fear: Letting Go of Outcomes When the Stakes are High

In this episode, we explore the complexities of detachment, especially when it involves letting go of outcomes that feel crucial to our sense of security and well-being. Letting go can feel incredibly challenging, particularly for those with a history of trauma, as it often triggers a deep-seated fear of losing control.

We also delve into the concept of the bargaining stage of grief, where we negotiate mentally and emotionally to escape the discomfort of uncertainty. This bargaining mindset can be a major barrier to healthy detachment, as it prevents us from accepting reality and moving forward.

Three Key Takeaways:

1.  Detachment is Challenging, Especially for Those with Trauma Histories: Fear of losing control is a natural response, particularly for those who have experienced trauma.

2.  The Bargaining Stage of Grief Can Hinder Detachment: When we fear letting go, we often engage in emotional bargaining, trying to negotiate our way out of uncertainty.

3.   Letting Go Means Accepting What We Cannot Control: Healthy detachment involves recognizing the limits of our control and focusing our energy on what we can influence—our own emotions and choices.

Detachment doesn’t

mean we don’t care.

It means we’re wise enough

 to recognize what

 we cannot change.

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