feelings

[labelleizzy]

it seems counterintuitive by how I grew up, and surprises me regularly, but if I feel feelings: hurt, angry, sad, scared, and ALLOW the feelings to happen? like, notice them, nod at them, don't judge myself for harboring them?

if I just feel them, instead of feeling ADDITIONAL feelings ABOUT feeling them?

they go away quicker.

like in the "fear is the mind-killer" monologue... eventually, only I remain .

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[labelleizzy.livejournal.com]

Yay, therapy!

When I ditched out of the house with my expouse, the therapist told me, no, that was unacceptable behavior, yes your coping mechanisms are valid, yes you're a good human being. Bless him.