TouchyFeely

“Coming to a level of self-acceptance that feels like I’m not playing victim…while still being understanding enough not to diminish the raw emotions surrounding my feelings…is not easy. For me it means doing away with my ability to be dismissive of my pain. This feels unnatural since I spent so many years in a ‘family’ that constantly pretended it didn’t exist. Now that I understand my emotions aren’t meant to be validated by others…its become a lot easier to be gentle with myself while I learn what it feels like to validate what I know I’m experiencing. Which feels like the kind of love I’ve been praying for.”