You Matter, Too! What happens when the little girl whose needs were ignored becomes the woman who takes care of everyone else? Welcome to Day 3 of The Healing Method: Healing from Hard Things, a FREE seven-part, faith-centered series with author, registered nurse, and Saved and Strong podcast host Carrie Watts. Today, we're focusing on the letter A — Acknowledge Your Needs. For many women, especially those who experienced childhood trauma or abuse, recognizing and expressing personal needs can be difficult. Perhaps you learned to stay quiet, put everyone else first, or believe that asking for help was a sign of weakness. But friend, your needs matter, too! In this episode, Carrie explores how childhood experiences can shape the way we see ourselves, establish boundaries, and care for others. She shares her own journey of learning to recognize her needs after years of focusing on the needs of those around her. For survivors of childhood sexual abuse, this lesson is especially important. When a child's needs for safety, protection, and emotional support are ignored, she may grow into an adult who struggles to believe she deserves those things. But the abuse did not diminish her value in God's eyes. You were created in the image of God. You are precious, seen, heard, and loved. And acknowledging your needs isn't selfish. It's an important step toward healing. In This Episode Why acknowledging your needs is essential to emotional healing How childhood trauma can affect your sense of worth The difference between self-care and selfishness Why women often prioritize everyone else's needs How unmet childhood needs can influence adult relationships Learning to establish healthy boundaries and ask for help Remembering your God-given value and purpose Why healing involves caring for your emotional, physical, and spiritual needs Your Day 3 Healing Practice: Acknowledge Your Needs Find a quiet place with your Bible and journal. Take a moment to imagine your younger self sitting across from you. What did that little girl need to hear? What did she need from the adults responsible for caring for her? Now consider these questions: What did I need as a child that I may not have received? Am I still ignoring those needs as an adult? What is one need I can acknowledge and begin addressing today? Maybe you need rest. Maybe you need someone to listen. Maybe you need healthier boundaries or the support of a professional counselor. Whatever it is, give yourself permission to acknowledge it. Scripture for Today "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them." — Genesis 1:27 (NIV) You were created by a God who loves you. And while nothing compares to the worth of our Savior, who is more precious than silver, more costly than gold, and more beautiful than diamonds, remember that you are precious to Him. A Word of Encouragement "I have needs, too. And my needs matter." You don't have to earn your worth by taking care of everyone else. You don't have to apologize for needing help. And you don't have to walk through your healing journey alone. Your story matters. Your pain matters. Your healing matters. Watch, Listen & Connect ▶️ Watch The Healing Method on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sLYwGtrReSc 🎙️ Listen to the Saved and Strong Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/savedandstrong/ 📚 Explore Crisis of Faith on audible, paper, and hard back on amazon or your favorite bookstore: https://a.co/d/092CAl7o 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriewattswrites/ 💙 Facebook — Carrie On ✍️ Read More on Substack: https://substack.com/@carriewattswrites 📬 Join My Email Community: https://www.stan.store/carriewatts Continue the Healing Journey If you're just joining us, go back and watch the first two lessons: Day 1 — H: Honor Your Story Day 2 — E: Express Your Feelings by Elevating Your Mind And today, Day 3 — A: Acknowledge Your Needs. Each day, we're adding another piece to our healing picture, reminding ourselves that healing is a journey, not a destination. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who needs to hear that her needs matter, too. Carrie On. Stay High on Jesus, and remember, He loves you! 💛 The Healing Method is a faith-centered educational resource and is not a substitute for professional counseling or mental health treatment. If you are processing childhood trauma or abuse, consider seeking support from a licensed, trauma-informed mental health professional. #TheHealingMethod #AcknowledgeYourNeeds #SavedAndStrong #CarrieWatts #HealingFromHardThings #FaithAndHealing #ChristianPodcast #ChildhoodTraumaHealing #InnerChildHealing #ChristianEncouragement
