The Snake That Bit Me

Life has a peculiar way of teaching us lessons, often through experiences that seem painful and senseless at first. I want to share a story that has become a metaphor for my own journey—a story about a snake that bit someone and how she followed the snake down a path of understanding rather than healing.

Imagine this story: It all started on a seemingly ordinary day. I was out in nature, enjoying the fresh air and the tranquility of the moment, when suddenly, I felt a sharp pain in my leg. I looked down to see a snake slithering away, leaving me in shock and disbelief. Instead of tending to my wound, my mind was consumed with questions: Why did it bite me? What provoked it? Was it just being defensive, or was there something deeper at play?

Reading this story, I realized that this snake was a reflection of my own experiences with betrayal. Throughout my life, I have encountered people who I thought were friends, only to be hurt by their actions—those moments of betrayal felt like bites that left deep wounds in my heart. Rather than focusing on healing from these betrayals, I found myself captivated by the reasons behind them. I wanted to understand why people chose to hurt others.

I followed the metaphorical snake, delving into the psychology of betrayal and the motives behind people's actions. I sought answers in every conversation, every book, and every moment of introspection. But in this pursuit of understanding, I neglected the most crucial part: healing. I was so occupied with dissecting the pain that I failed to address it. The wounds festered, and the emotional scars grew deeper.

As the days turned into months, and months into years, I became increasingly aware of the weight I was carrying. I had spent so much time analyzing the pain that I had forgotten to process it. It was like trying to treat an infection without ever cleaning the wound. I feel lost, trapped in a cycle of questioning that left me feeling more hurt than healed.

Now, as I sit down to reflect on this journey, I realize that it’s time to shift my focus. I need to confront the pain I’ve been avoiding, to allow myself to feel the hurt without the distractions of why it happened. It’s time to acknowledge that people betray for many reasons, often rooted in their own insecurities and fears. Their actions were never a reflection of my worth but rather a manifestation of their struggles.

In processing this pain, I’ve come to understand that healing is not about seeking answers from others but about finding peace within myself. It’s about letting go of the need to understand every betrayal and allowing myself to move forward. The snake that bit me may have been a catalyst for this realisation, but it’s time to focus on the healing that follows.

In sharing this story, I hope to resonate with anyone who has felt the sting of betrayal. Remember, it’s okay to ask why, but don’t forget to prioritize your healing. We all have our snakes, and while understanding them can be insightful, healing is where true transformation begins.

But the worst part is, sometimes you do not even know where or how to start the healing process.. Especially when the hurt has been rooted for years.