Sahra M White
sahra@sahramwhite.com
(860) 200-2625
Torrington, CT
The Doctors Kept Telling Me I Was Fine
Helping Women Overcome Chronic Fight Or Flight, Holistically
With a stack of blood work 2" thick on the seat next to her, she parks the car at yet another doctors office, hoping that this one will be the one to finally take her seriously and figure out why her body has been shutting down in every way for years.
Her husband has grown distant because she can't seem to control her biting attitude and irritability. She hates how she is acting but can't seem to stop herself.
Her son is angry and disrespectful and her daughter is retreating into herself more and more and she knows that it has a lot to do with how she controls them, expects perfection, and snaps at them all the time.
Every time she snaps at those she loves, she can see them moving further and further away and she just wants to be the wife and mom she always thought she would be, rather than this "monster" she has become.
The house is too overwhelming. Getting dressed is hard most days, let alone managing a household.
Socializing is out of the question now too. It drains her to the point of utter exhaustion for days, and even sends her into panic attacks.
If this doctor cant seem to get to the root, she will lose everything, and she needs help.
This is what living with Chronic Fight or Flight looks like.
We don't look sick. We don't look tired.
We just need to deal with stress better or take a nap.
We are just getting older. Mom Brain. Lose weight. Exercise.
Except we have tried all the things and we are getting worse, not better.
Chronic Fight or Flight is not a disease, rather it is a dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system.
Medical doctors in general are not trained to look for and support a dysregulated nervous system. They are trained to identify disease and prescribe a corresponding corrective solution for the symptoms.
Dysregulation in the body is where disease starts, but it takes time.
Our bodies are amazing and able to handle putting things back together over and over again. But with CFF, the body spends years swimming against a current of cortisol (stress hormone), which leads to dysregulation of the gut brain axis, as well as other critical body systems.
In order to overcome CFF one major piece of the puzzle is to get all of that excess cortisol under control and start supporting your body back into balance.
Getting to the root at the system level, rather than addressing symptoms is the key.
We are not without hope in this story, even if it has felt that way.
There are tools and resources available to us that are simple and achievable.
Getting back to feeling regulated and hopeful is within reach for those who choose to take the steps needed.
We can start loving our families the way our hearts long to.
We can start repairing the damage done to our relationships.
We can start smiling and having fun again.
We can start dreaming again.
It won't happen overnight, but it is possible.
I have created a number of free resources for you to get you started.
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We can do this...together.
I Was Falling Apart And Taking My Marriage With Me
If It Were Not For The Grace Of God...
Hi, my name is Sahra White and I am the master of ceremonies here.
God has called me to use my story to help other women who battle CFF like I did, to find hope, community, and solutions.
My story is a lot like yours
Life SIMPLIFIED
My Head Was Spinning From All The Advice I was Getting
One of the most challenging things I have walked through is how to navigate all the noise when my body was overwhelmed from chronic fight or flight already.
What helped me to take steps forward was to just get back to basics.
This is where Life SIMPLIFIED came from.
Life Simplified is our framework. Its our holistic approach to moving towards and maintaining our wellness.
Taking each of these back to the simplest form can remove the noise and overwhelm and create space for taking simple action forward, rather than feeling stuck all the time.
We are called to be good stewards of our lives, as they are a gift from God. But when we are overwhelmed and burnt out all the time, it makes it a challenge to just show up each day. Nevermind showing up with excellence, as unto the Lord.
I am excited to help you move into a place of simplicity and rest so that you can heal and thrive.
Please join us in the Life SIMPLIFIED community where we are able to engage with others walking a similar path. We will share recipes, idea, victories, struggles. The goal of this community is to help people take simple steps forward so that we are no longer stuck in the same place anymore.
God Stopped Me In My Tracks
The first thing God used to get me onto the path of healing was to open my eyes to the need to put my relationship with Him first, rather than constantly chasing a healing solution.
He stopped me in my tracks and said, "Stop, and look at me."
That is where Abide To Thrive comes from.
What does it mean to abide?
It's more than just a word; it's a central theme in the book of John and the letters of 1, 2, and 3 John. In fact, it's what all of scripture points us towards.
J.C. Ryle explains,
“To abide in Christ means to keep up a habit of constant close communion
with Him–to be always leaning on Him, resting on Him, pouring out our hearts to
Him, and using Him as our fountain of life and strength, as our chief companion
and best Friend."
We are created with a longing for our creator, and those of us who know Jesus as Savior, all the more.
Lets face it. Life is feels out of control at times. For those of us battling chronic fight or flight, or other chronic health struggles, even our bodies feel like they are out of control. It can be difficult to find peace and wisdom when we feel buried under all the chaos.
That's why, with God's help, I created Root to Fruit Wellness. After years of not understanding the holistic nature of wellness, the first and most important thing God showed me is that all wellness starts with abiding with Christ.
It doesn't matter if you are dealing with mental, physical, situational, relational or even financial struggles. At the end of the day peace and wisdom come from Abiding.
"I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing" (John 15:5, ESV). These words echo with a profound truth — our wellness journey finds its roots in being deeply connected to the source of life.
Abiding in Christ is not merely a spiritual practice; it is the very foundation upon which the tree of our well-being grows. It's an intimate connection that nourishes our soul, strengthens our spirit, and breathes life into our body. When we abide in Him, we tap into a wellspring of peace, resilience, and purpose.
The hustle and bustle of daily life often distract us from this foundational truth. Yet, as we intentionally abide in Christ — through prayer, time in Gods word, and the surrender of our worries — we discover a source of strength that surpasses our understanding. As we abide in Christ, we find rest for our weary souls, a balm for our anxieties, and the source of wisdom.
Embark on your wellness journey with the assurance that abiding in Christ is not just the first step; it's the timeless rhythm that orchestrates the symphony of a well-lived life.
If you are not sure how to get started with abiding in Christ, click the link below to to check out our spiritual wellness resources.
I am so glad you are here and I look forward to getting to know you better as we draw closer to God, together.
Sahra
Our Happy Team
For now we are a team of two. I do most of the creating and my Hubby, Richard is my support team. The dream is to be full time together one day, and who knows, maybe others as well. You can learn more about us here...
The Whites
Richard and Sahra White