Folding the Mental Fitted Sheet: How Exploring Belief Systems Is Helping Me Reconnect with My Intuition

Healing from trauma can feel like trying to fold a fitted sheet - awkward, confusing, and often frustrating. But with time, patience, and the right tools, it starts to make sense. For those of us who’ve had to navigate healing without the safety net of family support, every step can feel uncertain - like baking without a recipe and hoping it turns out okay.

One of the most transformative shifts in my healing journey came when I began exploring my internal belief system in new ways. Moving beyond the ingrained teachings I grew up with allowed me to connect with my intuition on a deeper, more personal level. It wasn’t about rejecting everything I was taught; it was about gently questioning, reflecting, and choosing what truly resonated with me. That process helped me feel more grounded in my own truth, rather than someone else’s version of it.

Healing isn’t linear. It’s layered, emotional, and often unpredictable. Some days feel clear, others feel foggy. That’s okay. What helped me was learning to sit with the discomfort and trust that clarity would come. Exploring my beliefs gave me a new language for my experiences and helped me understand that healing isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress.

Trusting myself didn’t come naturally. It was something I had to build slowly, through small decisions, quiet reflections, and moments of courage. Reconnecting with my intuition meant listening to my body, my emotions, and my inner knowing rather than the voices I was taught to follow. Each time I honoured my own truth, I felt a little more whole.

Along the way, I found tools that supported me: journaling, therapy, and community. These tools didn’t fix everything, but they helped me feel less alone and more equipped to navigate the messy parts of healing.

Community has been a vital part of this journey for me personally. 
The Breaking Chains Tribe reminds me that healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in connection with others who understand, who listen, and who walk alongside you. In those spaces, I found empathy, encouragement, and the strength to keep going.

If you’re folding your own mental fitted sheet, know this: it’s okay if it doesn’t look perfect. What matters is that you’re trying. That you’re showing up. That you’re listening to your own voice, even if it’s just a whisper.

You’re not alone. And your healing matters.