Healing is Not Linear
- LaTanya Edenburgs
- September 8, 2025
- Grief & Loss
Have you ever wondered why your healing journey feels like one step forward, two steps back? If so, you’re not alone. Many people believe healing should follow a straight, predictable path but the truth is, healing is not linear. Whether you’re moving through grief, life transitions, or rediscovering yourself, the process includes setbacks, breakthroughs, and everything in between. At Illuminate Your Journey Coaching (IYRJ), we remind people that healing is a journey, not a race. What matters most is not how fast you move forward, but how you keep showing up for yourself along the way.
1. Healing Looks Different for Everyone
No two healing journeys are the same.
Some people may cry daily, while others may feel numb.
Some heal quickly in one area, yet take years in another.
What works for one person may not work for another.
There’s no “right way” to heal, only your way. By honoring your process, you remove the pressure to compare yourself to others.
If you take away one thing, let it be this: healing is not linear. It’s full of twists, setbacks, breakthroughs, and moments of peace. What matters is your courage to keep moving forward—even if it’s slowly. At IYRJ Coaching, we’re here to walk with you every step of the way.
2. Expect Ups and Downs
Healing isn’t about reaching a finish line. It’s about learning to ride the waves.
Good days will come where you feel lighter and stronger.
Hard days may follow, bringing unexpected sadness or fatigue.
Both are normal, both are part of growth.
Instead of seeing setbacks as failures, recognize them as part of your forward movement.
3. Progress Is Often Invisible
Healing isn’t always something you can see. Sometimes the biggest progress happens quietly:
Choosing rest instead of burnout
Saying “no” when you need to set boundaries
Allowing yourself to feel emotions without judgment
These small, invisible choices are powerful steps toward wholeness.
4. You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Support makes the journey lighter. Coaching, journaling, therapy, or community circles all provide safe spaces to process your experiences.
At IYRJ Coaching, we believe in sacred storytelling because when you share your journey, you realize you’re not alone.
5. Celebrate the Small Wins
Healing is built on small victories:
Getting out of bed on a hard day
Journaling your emotions instead of suppressing them
Choosing peace over self-criticism
Every step, no matter how small, counts. Celebrate them they add up.
FAQs: Common Questions About Healing
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