"Epigenetics was not a term I was familiar with; however, the concept made total sense to me. I've always tried to resolve internal struggles with optimism, journal writing, and chatting with friends, but when you work with someone who is trained and a caring listener, like Megan, large breakthroughs really are possible.
Ever since my son, Carter, regressed into autism, I kept replaying the pivotal day where I 'thought' that I sealed his fate. I had done some research and was hesitant, but trusted my doctor too much. I looked back and all I saw was that I, myself, had caused the harm... me, who was supposed to be my son's strongest protector. Shame, regret, agony, and ANGER were my main motivators for Carter's recuperation.
Talking through that long-ago day, crying and really hashing it out, helped me purge my thoughts and conscience in a way I never had been able to before. Megan prayed with me and God brought me peace. Right after we prayed, she asked me to think about that fateful day once again, and, amazingly, there wasn't a flare-up of anger and grief this time. It was still a sad day (like you'd feel if you recalled the day a friend broke their leg), but the past was staying in the past this time.
When Carter arrived home that day, his teacher notes said that he'd actually used the toilet successfully that day (right about the same time Megan and I were praying)! He had only ever used the toilet once before, months ago!
Another amazing shift was in my moods. I had been using 50mg of Zoloft to manage depression. After releasing myself from guilt and condemnation about my son's health, I easily shifted myself down to 25mg of Zoloft and noticed much better and more balanced moods!"