The time my organs talked to me

And the surprising thing they said

Internal Organs by Igor Omilaev

Recently, I responded to a comment in a hysterectomy Facebook support group from a woman who was understandably uneasy about her upcoming surgery.

Along with offering some practical tips to help her prepare and recover, I shared my best piece of advice:

Talk to your body and tell it what is going to happen.

Even if it feels a bit silly, our body parts each have their own energy, and it can be incredibly helpful for your mind, spirit, and body to all have the same information.

For example, put your hands on your lower abdomen and say:

Hey body – I just want to let you know that we’re having surgery to remove the uterus. They plan for it to be laparoscopic [or by incision] at [hospital], by [Dr. name].

I’m grateful for your ability to heal and I’ll take good care of you through the process.

It wasn’t until I had a session with a craniosacral therapist that I considered what my other organs might be saying.

I had been in dialogue with my uterus, preparing for her departure. I told her I wasn’t angry, and I blessed her as I let her go.

But what I didn’t anticipate was the grief that lingered in the remaining organs after the surgery—the sadness they felt, like they had lost a dear friend, their longtime neighbor.

In the early weeks after my hysterectomy, I was focused on the physical sensations, managing pain, and adjusting to the changes. But as the physical pain began to ease, other emotions started to rise—grief, awe, gratitude.

I realized that my body was feeling the loss as deeply as my heart and mind.

The organs that had coexisted for decades were now navigating a new reality without a vital part of the crew, and they deserved acknowledgment and comfort.

So, I began talking to my body again — to the whole system that was left behind.

I reassured them that we are still whole, even in this new form.

I took time to honor the void, to soothe the confusion, and to acknowledge the grief that comes with such a significant change. It was an emotional healing that went hand-in-hand with the physical recovery.

Healing isn’t just about the body—it’s about tending to the emotional, psychic, spiritual and energetic shifts that occur with any significant change.

Surgery, loss and illness create ripples through every part of us, and we have the opportunity to meet those changes with compassion.

So, my friend:

Have you talked to your body lately?

What does it need to hear from you?

What might you need to say to honor your own healing process?

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Wishing you a gentle day 🌺

With love,
Michelle

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