Love And Emotional Availability

[katz]

I know I should write. Most times though I don't want to open up ...it requires vulnerability..and...

I know that it will feel like that in the beginning. Just remind yourself that you can "stop anytime" you want to. I have gone for months, and not been able to write. Then somewhere I find the strength to come back and write "just a little bit more". Be gentle on yourself and only do what you can handle. No one but you will read it, so it doesn't matter when it is wrote, weather two days or two years between writings.

I know that I was sooo afraid to "tell" - even my own journal what had happened. As the years have gone by, I can even read back and give myself credit for not just "getting thru it" but having the courage to go on living, and learn to deal with what happened to me.

You might find yourself seeing things from a different angle. Always remember how strong that other person in the mirror is.

 

[henamedmeowl]

I know that it will feel like that in the beginning. Just remind yourself that you can "stop anytime" you...

You have such a good point. I am going to try really hard to do just that. Thank you so much. i avoid writing, meditating, and being present with myself. For me when I open up to it..i don't have control of it and just keeps going and I seek out safety which opens me up for not good things at all. I try to practice doing it...but I will try more. Hugs.