MY SOURCES OF HEALING | KAIROS GLOBAL | JUNE 2022

Author: Maria Jacob

When I come across any problem, the first thing I do is share the problem with my parents. For example, in school if anyone makes fun of me, it would hurt my feelings as I am a sensitive person. What I do to overcome this is that as soon as I reach home, I tell my problem to my parents and they give me advice on how to handle the situation, and how I should react and stand up for myself instead of being quiet. 

But sometimes if the situation makes me extremely sad, my parents comfort me by talking to me, motivating me, and that makes me feel better. Thus, it is safe to say that one of my sources of healing are my parents. Another healing source is reading a book, which is my favourite hobby. When I read a book, I become immersed in it, and this helps me forget about the problem. 

These are my coping mechanisms when I come across any problem that helps me to heal myself.

Maria Jacob is a 14-year-old student from Singapore.